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1
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
- the basic configuration of the building is that of a geodesic dome
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2
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
- a small business computer system in its simplest configuration
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3
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
- his photographs have an intentionally loose configuration, with no single object intended as the primary center of interest
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4
the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance
- a birthday cake in the configuration of a top hat
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The first known use of configuration was in 1559
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