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kənˈfɪg yərcon·fig·ure

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. configureverb

    set up for a particular purpose

    "configure my new computer"; "configure a plane for a combat mission"

Wiktionary

  1. configureverb

    To set up or arrange something in such a way that it is ready for operation for a particular purpose, or to someone's particular liking

  2. Etymology: configurare: compare configurer. See configurate.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. To Configureverb

    To dispose into any form.

    Etymology: from figura, Latin.

    Mother earth brought forth legs, arms, and other members of the body, scattered and distinct, at their full growth; which coming together, cementing, and so configuring themselves into human shape, made lusty men. Richard Bentley, Sermons.

ChatGPT

  1. configure

    To configure means to arrange, design or set something up in a particular way. It often refers to setting or adjusting the components, settings, or parameters of a device, system, or software to make it operate or function in a certain manner.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Configureverb

    to arrange or dispose in a certain form, figure, or shape

  2. Etymology: [L. configurare: cf. F. configurer. See Configurate.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of configure in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of configure in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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