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configuration Definition

con·figu·ra·tion (kən fig′yə rā′s̸hən)

noun

    1. arrangement of parts
    2. form or figure as determined by the arrangement of parts; contour; outline
  2. Chem. the structure of a compound, esp. in the spatial relation of atoms in the molecule
  3. gestalt
  4. Comput. the way in which a computer and peripheral equipment are interconnected and programmed to operate as a system

Etymology: L configuratio < configurare, to form after < com-, together + figurare: see figure

configuration Related Forms
con·fig′u·ra′·tional adjective con·fig′u·ra′·tive adjective
configuration Synonyms

configuration

n.

form, contour, arrangement, shape; see form 1. See syn. study at form.

configuration Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • modify: You must specifically modify the configuration files to obtain the enhanced behavior.
  • alter: Small files that alter the keyboard configuration to a particular country.

Adjective modifier

  • geometric: That same geometric configuration also apples to the human body, because it is the configuration of the Vesica Pisces.
  • automatic: Why is there a separate automatic configuration for GPRS?
  • recommended: The minimum recommended configuration is: A PowerPC 180 Mhz processor, 32 Meg Ram, 640x480 Monitor capable of displaying thousands of colors.
  • proxy: You may test your proxy configuration when connected by visiting this University Cache test page.
  • redundant: In redundant sensor configurations, common cause failure becomes the dominant failure scenario.
  • manual: Supports manual configuration of individual registers at the bit level for the rare cases where the standard configuration options are insufficient.

Modifies a noun

  • file: Your server configuration file contains all of the detailed settings for the server.
  • parameter: Configuration subsystem Parameters related to the maintenance of the list configuration data.
  • dialog: Would you like to enter the initial configuration dialog?
  • setting: You should see now the configuration settings for your device.
  • option: Query or modify the configuration options of the widget.
  • utility: Letter Configuration Utility The letter configuration utility provides a step by step guide to adding your own letters to Gemini.

Noun used with modifier

  • default: The default configuration suits the model of phone you're using.
  • firewall: Details for the Windows XP firewall configuration required can be found on the Security page.
  • router: One of these numbers entered into the browser's address bar will bring up the router configuration screen.
  • kernel: For a brief summary of the options to select in kernel configuration, visit the DiffServ project kernel configuration notes.
  • hardware: I love the ability of Linux to get in there and let me really control my hardware configuration.
  • server: Your server configuration file contains all of the detailed settings for the server.