reconfiguration

noun

re·​con·​fig·​u·​ra·​tion (ˌ)rē-kən-ˌfi-gyə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce reconfiguration (audio)
plural reconfigurations
: a new or different relative arrangement of parts or elements : the rearrangement of a previous configuration
But a $132 million reconfiguration of the yard began in 2015 and was scheduled to be completed this spring, a project that includes the new bypass around the yard for freight and passenger trains.Robert Zullo
… but an upcoming roadway reconfiguration project proposes to improve traffic flow by creating a four-way intersection with signal lights and turning lanes.Ed Baker

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As part of the reconfiguration, the 10,200-square-foot Dollar Tree at the end of the center would be moved to space between the new Publix and Gabe’s discount department store. Catherine Muccigrosso july 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026 Public health experts say the new document paves the way for Kennedy to circumvent a court challenge to his reconfiguration of this committee, known as the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 26 June 2026 Together with new-generation deliveries and cabin reconfiguration, seats per aircraft are targeted to increase by more than 12%, while business class capacity per aircraft is planned to increase by more than 10%. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 Construction is underway on the $74 million rail expansion at the port’s 302-305 berths and the $130 million reconfiguration of the SR 47/Vincent Thomas Bridge interchange. Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reconfiguration

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First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reconfiguration was in 1856

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“Reconfiguration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reconfiguration. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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