Definitions for Configuration
kənˌfɪg yəˈreɪ ʃəncon·fig·u·ra·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. configuration, constellationnoun

   an arrangement of parts or elements

   "the outcome depends on the configuration of influences at the time"

2. shape, form, configuration, contour, conformationnoun

   any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

   "he could barely make out their shapes"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. configurationnoun

   Form, as depending on the relative disposition of the parts of a thing's shape; figure; form factor.

2. configurationnoun

   Relative position or aspect of the planets; the face of the horoscope, according to the relative positions of the planets at any time.

3. configurationnoun

   The way things are arranged or put together in order to achieve a result.

4. configurationnoun

   The arrangement of electrons in an atom, molecule, or other physical structure like a crystal.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Configurationnoun

   Etymology: configuration, French.

   1. The form of the various parts of any thing, as they are adapted to each other.

   The different effects of fire and water, which we call heat and cold, result from the so differing configuration and agitation of their particles. Joseph Glanvill, Sceps c. 12.

   No other account can be given of the different animal secretions, than the different configuration and action of the solid parts. John Arbuthnot, on Aliments.

   There is no plastick virtue concerned in shaping them, but the configurations of the particles whereof they consist. John Woodward.

   2. The face of the horoscope, according to the aspects of the planets towards each other at any time.

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1. configuration

   A configuration refers to the arrangement of elements, settings, or parts in a system, device, or structure. It can specify details about how different components interact, what features or functions are enabled, or how operations or processes are executed. This term is often used in computer technology to define how software or hardware is set up, but it can also apply to a wide range of fields, including physics, chemistry, and engineering.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Configurationnoun

   form, as depending on the relative disposition of the parts of a thing' shape; figure

2. Configurationnoun

   relative position or aspect of the planets; the face of the horoscope, according to the relative positions of the planets at any time

3. Etymology: [L. configuratio.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Configuration

   kon-fig-ū-rā′shun, n. external figure or shape: outline: relative position or aspect, as of planets.—vs.t. Config′urate, Config′ure, to shape. [L. configuratio—con, together, and figurāre, to form. See Figure.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. configuration

   The relative positions of celestial bodies, as for instance those of Jupiter's satellites, with respect to the primary at any one time.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. configuration

   A structure of facets and elements.

   The IT system configuration was easily created, designed and used.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 26, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Design
   • Spatial Property

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Configuration' in Nouns Frequency: #2503

How to pronounce Configuration?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Configuration in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Configuration in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of Configuration in a Sentence

1. Sean Kearns:

   It enabled Google to photograph the ship pierside in her normal fully-rigged configuration before we down-rig the ship and move her into dry dock for restoration work.

2. Clay Doss:

   All ships remained in normal configuration during the President's visit.

3. Philipp Oettershagen:

   In general it's a very simple thing, what you have is batteries, very energy-dense batteries, and solar modules and the whole concept is that the battery basically gets recharged over the day and then supplies the whole energy during the night. That's the basic concept behind all these vehicles and then you basically have a standard configuration airplane that flies in that case autonomously, meaning that you have the autopilot that takes over the functions from the actual pilot.

4. Michael McElwain:

   There are 50 major deployments that transform Webb from its stowed, launch configuration into an operational observatory, while these steps have been tested on the ground and operationally rehearsed in the Mission Operations Center, these critical activities must be executed for a successful mission. Best wishes to our team, and stay cool, James Webb !

5. The Shanghai Stock Exchange:

   This is a software configuration issue, not a technical glitch.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Configuration
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Configuration
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Configuration
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Configuration
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Configuration
7. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=Configuration