configurations

plural of configuration
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as in architectures
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 layouts
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 formats
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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Recent Examples of configurations In fact, almost two-thirds of Horsepower has already been debuted on the road, often in much different configurations. Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 23 Aug. 2026 The price gains will reportedly depend on the chip generation and memory configurations. Michelle Fox, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026 Exact numbers are fluid, because venue configurations are still being finalized. Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 The Pixel 11 Pro is available in the same configurations, though the Pixel 11 is limited to 12GB of RAM with either 256GB or 512GB of storage. Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 Expanding the Valkyrie’s role The Marine Corps has tested four different mission system configurations on its Valkyrie aircraft over the past three years. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026 Coolblue applies this logic by displaying accessories alongside primary products or incorporating them into use-case settings such as complete home-office configurations. Ayşe Çetinel, Harvard Business Review, 18 Aug. 2026 Depending on configurations, the 500-foot-long ships, almost 10,000-ton displacement ships, carry crews of 329 to 359. Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026 The company presently builds specific truck configurations for its customers involved in logging, heavy haul, and vocational work. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • These algorithms rely on geometric complexities that are equally intractable for both classical and quantum architectures.
    Adi Karisik, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The research will focus on critical memory technologies, advanced memory and computing architectures, chip packaging and future semiconductor manufacturing.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • Video previews and creator page layouts are also getting more customizable, and custom unblurred thumbnails can now be added to any public posts.
    Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Entry-level luxury cruise cabins can offer balconies, spacious layouts, premium amenities, and even butler service.
    Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026
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  • Fremantle‘s long-serving global formats chief Vasha Wallace is laving the Got Talent firm.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026
  • That is two independent physical builds of more than a thousand proteins each, in two different formats, on two continents.
    Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The projections can take whatever physical form a ring-bearer wills, and some powerful Lanterns have conjured the shapes of living beings, though sentience is another matter.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Training And Inference Are Two Different Clocks Compute does two jobs with completely different shapes.
    Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Well-meaning executives often draft policies, mentorship frameworks, or diversity programs behind closed doors, only to wonder why employee adoption remains low.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Since 2017, Brown Faces Green Spaces pioneered the very fishing clinics, youth programming, and outdoor educational frameworks that successfully brought underserved, diverse audiences into the Indiana Dunes ecosystem.
    Kimmie Gordon, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
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  • The researchers argue that the enormous cliff system triggered prolonged erosion that stripped away vast amounts of rock and helped expose some of North America’s oldest geological formations.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
  • At these deep-sea mineral formations, a rich chemical brew, warmed by volcanic activity, spills out over the ocean floor.
    Philip Ball, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Vintage Modern builds custom cars by hand at its Buford facility, using classic designs as the inspiration while incorporating modern engineering and amenities.
    Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Portuguese touches are incorporated here too; the blanket on the bed comes from Burel and is made using wool from Serra de Estrela sheep into colorful, contemporary designs.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • Among the deadliest forms of skin cancer, melanoma starts in melanocytes, the cells that give the skin its color.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The king’s openness in talking about his diagnosis has been credited with persuading more men to be tested for prostate cancer and other forms of the disease.
    Danica Kirka, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

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