kənˌfɪgjəˈreɪʃən
British kənˌfɪgəˈreɪʃən
plural configurations
1
: the way the parts of something are arranged
a truck's gear configuration
airplane seating configurations
the configuration [=layout] of the room
2
computers
: the way a computer system or program is prepared for a particular use
We'll have to change the configuration of the system to accommodate the new server.
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“Configuration.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/configuration. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.
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