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configuration

5 definitions • 4 examples
1
the particular arrangement or pattern of a group of related things:

Examples:

We tried the furniture in different configurations to see which fit best.
2
the way in which all the equipment that makes up a computer system is set to operate
3
the particular arrangement of the parts of something or of a group of things:

Examples:

The two-lane configuration of the road leads to congestion.
4
the way in which something, such as a computer system or software, is organized to operate:

Examples:

When you press the spacebar, a message appears informing you that "Set-up is inspecting your hardware configuration".
5
a situation in which small changes are made to something, especially a computer system or software:

Examples:

Automatic configuration copies this file automatically. If it is not present, manual configuration will be necessary.

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