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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
Its ingenious design has a novel pole configuration that provides more vertical space (which is always extremely valuable real estate).
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Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 27 Nov. 2024
In a Monday statement, the U.S. military said the number of drones fluctuated and ranged in size and configuration.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024
The rooms come in five configurations with very Miami names, such as the Graffiti Grove King, MIA Playground Double Queen, and the Mojito XL King Suite, ranging from 211 to 592 square feet.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
Families with kids will love the room configuration—two pairs of bunk beds plus a queen.
—Sam Pfeifle, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 27 Nov. 2024
In a Monday statement, the U.S. military said the number of drones fluctuated and ranged in size and configuration.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024
The rooms come in five configurations with very Miami names, such as the Graffiti Grove King, MIA Playground Double Queen, and the Mojito XL King Suite, ranging from 211 to 592 square feet.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
Families with kids will love the room configuration—two pairs of bunk beds plus a queen.
—Sam Pfeifle, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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Unlike city agencies, there is no structure where the city routinely conducts performance audits of the fund.Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 6 Dec. 2024
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Their wage cost structure may have risen significantly, with their pyramids getting inverted in ways that could be riskier in the long run.Tonushree Mondal, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The software offers tools for recording bank balances, making financial reports, and managing assets, compiling them all into an intuitive spreadsheet layout.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Aside from looking great, many brands allow for customization beyond shape, size, and layout, offering modular coffee tables or storage space to be added where needed.Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 27 Nov. 2024
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Much of the design upgrade will be down to a new modem, designed in-house, a new report claims.David Phelan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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That fundraiser will also be the kickoff of a series of author and artist interviews, featuring authors who will be part of our 2025 Author Event Series featuring LGBTQIA+ authors, and artists who will be creating exclusive designs for Wolfe & Kron Books to license.American Booksellers Association, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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Sickle cell disease is a group of congenital red blood cell disorders, named sickle cell for their crescent shape.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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After each wear, allow the wool item to air dry away from direct heat and sunlight to remove odors and so the fibers bounce back to their natural shape.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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Unified, Secure And Compliant Data A number of legislative frameworks already govern how organizations collect, store and analyze customer data, including the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), to name just two.Forbes, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Characterizing our town in such a rigid political framework is exactly the type of coverage that attempts to fracture, rather than unite.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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Rocky formations, imposing mountains and foggy vistas make for some indelible images.Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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Methodology To determine the best LLC services for small businesses, CNBC Select analyzed several formation services.Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024
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For the holidays, Rado’s True Square Open Heart focuses on a bright white monobloc ceramic model in a softly rounded square format, which is easy on the eyes and skin.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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Regarding prospects, Real may have the new Champions League format to thank.Henry Flynn, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The city’s iconic landmarks, such as Antoni Gaudí’s Sagrada Família and Park Güell, serve as sources of inspiration for designers, who draw on their intricate details, vibrant colors, and organic forms to create unique and visually striking garments.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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In this context, the issue at stake at the Dawe’s Centre seminar was whether socially intelligent robots can create new forms of crime, that are not yet covered by legal frameworks and for which countermeasures have not been conceived.Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Configuration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/configuration. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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