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as in structure
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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as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
a small business computer system in its simplest configuration
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as in design
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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as in shape
the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance
a birthday cake in the configuration of a top hat
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Recent Examples of configuration
Endeavour is assembled in a vertical, launch-ready configuration with solid rocket boosters and the last remaining flight-qualified external tank, ET-94.
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Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Ford explained to me that each engine offering represents a mostly equal sales split, and considering the manufacturer provides multiple V6 options and only one V8 in the normal F-150, that shows which configuration wins out.
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Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
24 June 2026
Slate is selling two SUV configurations of the vehicle, the Squareback and the Fastback, that will both start at $29,950.
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Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
24 June 2026
That’s where all the configuration and reporting takes place.
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Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
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Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Ford explained to me that each engine offering represents a mostly equal sales split, and considering the manufacturer provides multiple V6 options and only one V8 in the normal F-150, that shows which configuration wins out.
—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
24 June 2026
Slate is selling two SUV configurations of the vehicle, the Squareback and the Fastback, that will both start at $29,950.
—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
24 June 2026
That’s where all the configuration and reporting takes place.
—
Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for configuration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for configuration
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Days before the five-year anniversary of the 2021 building collapse that killed 98 people in Surfside, the federal government has published findings that determined the structure of the Champlain Towers South condominium started failing about three weeks before the catastrophe.
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Strong winds struck an outdoor section of the venue, causing the structure to partially collapse.
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Dowell said the course layout was especially difficult because it was built more for skateboards — the women’s skateboard park event immediately followed the men’s BMX.
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That means creating an easily navigable layout, incorporating soft, inviting textures and materials, and choosing extra-comfortable furniture.
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The white floral print channels the actress’s effortless aesthetic, and the easy-to-style design can be paired with tank tops, T-shirts, or even worn as a strapless swimsuit cover-up for beach days and vacations.
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That design allows researchers to position the ion with greater flexibility while making weak oscillating fields easier to detect.
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In what was billed as a bullpen game, Barnes handled the final seven innings, leaving the varsity bullpen in fine shape for the Padres series.
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Norway sat off during the second half, holding their 4-5-1 shape, and the Ivory Coast equaliser came about from a system switch and double sub.
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Leiter said the final destination of the framework is peace between the two countries.
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The export ban and subsequent negotiations with Anthropic underscored the lack of a consistent regulatory framework around AI, even as the technology advances rapidly and the US tries to stay ahead of global competitors like China.
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Household formation has fallen sharply since the pandemic, according to a report released earlier in June.
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His proposal had underscored the shaky autonomy of the civilian group, which has clashed with the police officers union, city leaders and former chiefs — not to mention internal strife between commissioners — in the decade since voters overwhelmingly approved its formation.
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As convenience store formats encroach on grocery and superstore territory in both size and assortment, chains need to consider how to maximize their popularity without creating excessive additional competition.
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Making mini lava cakes is fussy, but this large format variation is as easy as can be.
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As the two form a close bond, Laila discovers there's some weird business going on within the house that threatens both of them.
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After several generations, those faster-growing cells produced more offspring and became increasingly common in the population, demonstrating a basic form of natural selection.
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“Configuration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/configuration. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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