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configuration

noun

con·​fig·​u·​ra·​tion kən-ˌfi-gyə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce configuration (audio)
ˌkän-,
-gə-ˈrā-
1
a
: relative arrangement of parts or elements: such as
(1)
: shape
(2)
: contour of land
configuration of the mountains
(3)
: functional arrangement
a small business computer system in its simplest configuration
b
: something (such as a figure, contour, pattern, or apparatus) that results from a particular arrangement of parts or components
c
: the stable structural makeup of a chemical compound especially with reference to the space relations of the constituent atoms
2
: gestalt
personality configuration
configurational
kən-ˌfi-gyə-ˈrā-shnəl How to pronounce configuration (audio)
-shə-nᵊl
ˌkän-
-gə-ˈrā-
adjective
configurationally adverb
configurative
kən-ˈfi-gyə-rə-tiv How to pronounce configuration (audio)
-ˈfi-gə-
ˌkän-
adjective

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The term is very common in computer science and mathematics, and in scientific and technological fields in general. Thus, for example, two scientists won a 1962 Nobel Prize for their description of the configuration of the DNA molecule. Since then, researchers have studied what different configurations within the DNA strands mean and what they control, and genetic engineers have tried to configure or reconfigure DNA in new ways to prevent or treat diseases.

Example Sentences

We'll have to change the configuration of the system to accommodate the new server. the basic configuration of the building is that of a geodesic dome
Recent Examples on the Web In this respect, the SARS-CoV-2 virus acts like a chameleon – a master of disguise – by changing its body configuration and escaping recognition by the immune system. Mitzi Nagarkatti, The Conversation, 1 Sep. 2022 Its theoretical cruise speed of 250 mph would deliver a range of 250 to 600 miles, depending on loading and configuration. J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2022 Trend 5: Vulnerability management and configuration management will converge into one category. Lisa Xu, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 With the 2023 Colorado, Chevy appears to have taken a leaf out of the Honda Ridgeline's book by only offering a single cab configuration and a standardized 131.4-inch wheelbase. Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 28 July 2022 The Crest is in the final stages of a $1.5 million renovation that includes a new lobby bar, other pop-up bars, and a new seating configuration that adds capacity (now 347 seats) and a new VIP area. Ben Crandell, sun-sentinel.com, 8 Oct. 2021 That district’s new configuration includes Lorain, Mercer, Van Wert, Paulding, Putnam, Henry Hancock, Seneca, Crawford, and Huron counties, and parts of Wood and Wyandot counties. Sabrina Eaton, cleveland, 18 July 2022 Most of those practices were just figuring out how to adapt those older songs into this new four-piece configuration. Josh Chesler, SPIN, 5 Mar. 2022 Johnson said the new configuration will include six screens and continue the Classic Cinema tradition of a complete modernization of the venue, even including heated seats. Hank Beckman, chicagotribune.com, 1 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

earlier, "relative position of the planets," borrowed from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French, "form, relative position of the planets," borrowed from Late Latin configūrātiōn-, configūrātiō "comparison, shaping," from Latin configūrāre "to shape, mold" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at configure

First Known Use

1559, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of configuration was in 1559

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