Configuration

Quick meaning: Configuration is a noun meaning The form of a thing, as depending on the relative placement of the parts of a thing's shape.

Meaning

The form of a thing, as depending on the relative placement of the parts of a thing's shape.

More Meanings

1. The relative positions of a set of things; the way things are arranged or put together;
2. (countable, physics, chemistry) The arrangement of electrons in an atom, molecule, or other physical structure like a crystal.
3. (countable, computing) The way a computing environment (physical or software) is set up or customized to the needs of its users.
4. (uncountable, computing) The process of customizing a computing environment in this way.
5. (countable, algebra) A finite set of points and lines (and sometimes planes), generally with equal numbers of points per line and equal numbers of lines per point.

Example Sentences

The mountain range has a unique configuration.

The engineers tested several configurations of the new device.

The software requires a specific configuration to run properly.

Word Forms

• configurations

Synonyms for configuration

Depending on context, synonyms include constitution, figure, arrangement, composition, form, makeup.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include form, shape, contour, constellation, shaping, composition.

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