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 Definitions of configuration  [ənˌfɪg yəˈreɪ ʃən]  

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Definition of 'configuration' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) configuration
the relative disposition or arrangement of the parts or elements of a thing.

2.  configuration
external form, as resulting from this.

3.  configuration
an atomic spatial arrangement that is fixed by the chemical bonding in a molecule and that cannot be altered without breaking bonds

4.  configuration
a computer plus the equipment connected to it.

5.  configuration
the act of configuring a computer system.

Etymology:  (1550–60; < LL configūrātiō comparison <configūrā(re) to compare (L: to mold; see con- , figure ))

Definition of 'configuration' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) configuration, constellation
an arrangement of parts or elements
"the outcome depends on the configuration of influences at the time"

2. (noun) shape, form, configuration, contour, conformation
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
"he could barely make out their shapes"


Definition of 'configuration' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) configuration
form, as depending on the relative disposition of the parts of a thing' shape; figure

2. (noun) configuration
relative position or aspect of the planets; the face of the horoscope, according to the relative positions of the planets at any time



'configuration' - Nearby Entries  

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