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 Renovations on the venue cost $11 million, and include brand-new sound systems, six bars, and configurations for multiple seating charts, maxing out at a capacity of 1,000. Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2026 This regulatory clearance applies to system hardware configurations across a wide power capacity spectrum, beginning with 500-kilowatt units and extending to large-scale architectures designed to output up to one gigawatt. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026 Between the pools, lawn games, and family-friendly room configurations, this is one of the Cape’s easiest hotels for traveling with children. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2026 The Ram 1500 is also easily customizable thanks to its many configurations. Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 July 2026 Despite the property’s small size (just 15 suites), there’s an option for everyone with one-, two-, three-, four- and seven-bedroom configurations. Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026 The three-seat JÄTTEBO starts at $1,850, and its biggest configurations approach $5,000. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 Developers are able to act as problem-solvers, understanding specific tenant needs like power capacity or specialized configurations. James Nelson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 There are three configurations, with the 256GB and 512GB models sporting 12GB of memory and the 1TB model upgraded to 16GB of RAM. Brad Bourque, The Verge, 22 July 2026
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Noun
  • Security architectures must be designed to limit blast radius rather than assuming compromise will never occur.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Operating behind proprietary architectures, providers of closed AI models can modify algorithms, rewrite policies, or restrict access overnight without warning.
    James Marks, Fortune, 23 July 2026
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  • This allows new chip layouts to be fabricated immediately after design completion, eliminating the need to manufacture masks for every design iteration and significantly shortening research and development cycles.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
  • Rather than actually moving pieces, the researchers used a simulation to generate new layouts and predict likely visitor reactions.
    Mureji Fatunde-Iloeje, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026
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  • Highstar introduced tabless cylindrical cells in 18650 and 21700 formats.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026
  • When a 3-4 formation OLB like Watt classified as a linebacker, there weren’t enough reliable starters up front to go around in even standard formats.
    Gary Davenport, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Noun
  • Absentees and shifting shapes Naturally for a pre-season game, when players are at varying stages of fitness, some of the biggest headlines were about who wasn’t involved.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • Secondhand furniture and decor introduce unusual shapes, aged finishes and handmade details that give a room real character.
    Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
Noun
  • This expertise should be cited and elevated within medical, public health, and policy frameworks for holistic approaches to HIV/AIDS care, not as a replacement of sustained infrastructure.
    Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • For example, the European Union’s Digital Services Act and the United Kingdom’s Online Safety Act establish regulatory frameworks for penalizing platforms that fail to address risks to minors.
    Andrew Yockey, The Conversation, 24 July 2026
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  • The 1-mile loop gains only about 100 feet in elevation and winds through a scenic valley ringed by the massive rock formations that make Joshua Tree instantly recognizable.
    Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • The tree can be found growing inside of karsts in this region, like Guangxi, which is famous for these massive natural sinkhole formations.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • The complaint also alleges that the companies failed to adopt alternative designs and perpetuated the misconception that plastic filters are biodegradable or can be disposed of in public without significant consequence.
    Reeti Malhotra July 23, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
  • Hundreds of thousands of defense contractors handle Controlled Unclassified Information, engineering designs, weapons system specifications, logistics data and other sensitive information.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
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  • Practitioners must also administer informed consent forms before proceeding with any sort of treatment, under Florida law.
    Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • Human faces emerge from distorted forms that appear stretched through time, echoing motifs found in Chan’s earlier titanium sculptures.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

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