1
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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as in shapes
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 configurations
This expands the portfolio with wider price gaps and more popular handset configurations, helping protect gross margin targets.
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Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The triangular wings support testing across multiple sweep angles and feature modular, swappable sections for future AFC configurations.
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Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
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
Uranium, like other elements, is found in slightly different configurations.
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Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Silicon Data said there are more than 50 different configurations of Nvidia’s H100 chip alone, with prices varying based on processors, memory, networking, utilization rates and data center location.
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Yun Li,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
The Gen 2 is now powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 octa-core processor in several configurations that pair it with 6GB to 12GB of RAM and 128GB to 256GB of storage that’s expandable using a microSD card up to 2TB.
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Andrew Liszewski,
The Verge,
16 June 2026
This feature allows users to customize aspect ratios and picture sizes with one-touch switching between preset configurations.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
interestingengineering.com,
30 Dec. 2024
Yet not all light configurations were effective.
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Melissa Cristina Marquez,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The triangular wings support testing across multiple sweep angles and feature modular, swappable sections for future AFC configurations.
—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
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
Uranium, like other elements, is found in slightly different configurations.
—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Silicon Data said there are more than 50 different configurations of Nvidia’s H100 chip alone, with prices varying based on processors, memory, networking, utilization rates and data center location.
—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
The Gen 2 is now powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 octa-core processor in several configurations that pair it with 6GB to 12GB of RAM and 128GB to 256GB of storage that’s expandable using a microSD card up to 2TB.
—
Andrew Liszewski,
The Verge,
16 June 2026
This feature allows users to customize aspect ratios and picture sizes with one-touch switching between preset configurations.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
interestingengineering.com,
30 Dec. 2024
Yet not all light configurations were effective.
—
Melissa Cristina Marquez,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for configurations
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Where Android suppliers such as Qualcomm and TSMC need to support a wide range of system architectures, Apple’s engineers only have to focus on the iPhone.
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According to the researchers, the findings provide general design principles that could guide the development of future organic photovoltaic materials and device architectures.
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Unlike conventional transistor layouts, nanostack vertically stacks and staggers transistors, allowing more components to be integrated within the same footprint.
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Its latest creation in Beverly Hills falls in step with the firm’s signature flair for striking layouts and a strong emphasis on seamless indoor-outdoor living.
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Rapid and blitz — faster, more intense forms of chess — were Naroditsky’s favorite formats.
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Across formats including mat, reformer and hybrid, the benefits include improved posture and pain relief.
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As for ballerina shoes, the popular footwear comes in multiple colors, shapes, and finishes.
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Without the women’s looks to distract, Abe dug deep into the ’80s preppy archive, working with Brooks Brothers and looking at the era’s classic shapes through an edgier — and less-polished ’90s lens.
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Students create portfolios at the end of each unit, which are assessed on common core standards, historical and cultural frameworks, and school-specific rubrics developed by Miss Major Middle.
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States that have streamlined permitting, strengthened RPS frameworks and designed tax credit incentive programs that can withstand legal scrutiny are already seeing results.
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Visitors come for the unique rock formations, sandstone canyons, and rolling hills – all laid out across 13 miles of hiking and horseback riding trails.
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In other words, reaching that objective would simultaneously invalidate the longer-term bullish flag pattern, making the battle between these two active formations one of the market's most important technical developments.
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Combining advanced stealth features, modern sensors, high endurance, and versatile weapon systems, the Barracuda class is regarded as one of the most capable nuclear attack submarine designs in service today.
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As clubs began trademarking their designs, making the jerseys readily identifiable as Manchester United, or Arsenal, or whatever team, the shirts began to be marketed as leisurewear, Bunk said, though still only for children and teenagers.
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But tools like Operator, the company’s earlier attempt at an agentic product that could access the internet and take actions on the web on a user’s behalf, like browsing sites, filling forms, and completing tasks autonomously, largely failed to take off with users.
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Hydrangeas are classic flowering shrubs that offer an array of beautiful colors, flower forms, and sizes.
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