configuration

/kənˌfɪɡ.jəˈɹeɪ̯.ʃən/

UK: /kənˌfɪɡ.əˈɹeɪ̯.ʃən/

kənfɪɡ · JƏɹEꞮ̯ · ʃən (3 syllables)

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Definition

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

Etymology

From Middle French configuration, from Latin cōnfigūrātiō. Morphologically configure + -ation.

Example Sentences

  • "The engineers tested several configurations of the new device."
  • "The mountain range has a unique configuration."
  • "The software requires a specific configuration to run properly."
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