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Detailed Synonyms for configuration in English

configuration:

configuration [the ~] noun

  1. the configuration
    the configuration
  2. the configuration
    the formation; the configuration
  3. the configuration
    – any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) 1
    the form; the shape; the configuration; the contour; the conformation
    – any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) 1
  4. the configuration
    – an arrangement of parts or elements 1
    the configuration; the constellation
    – an arrangement of parts or elements 1
  5. the configuration
    – The entire interconnected set of hardware, or the way in which a network is laid out--the manner in which elements are connected. 2
    the configuration; the network configuration
    – The entire interconnected set of hardware, or the way in which a network is laid out--the manner in which elements are connected. 2
  6. the configuration
    – In reference to a single microcomputer, the sum of a system's internal and external components, including memory, disk drives, keyboard, video, and generally less critical add-on hardware, such as a mouse, modem, or printer. Software (the operating system and various device drivers), the user's choices established through configuration files such as the AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files on IBM PCs and compatibles, and sometimes hardware (switches and jumpers) are needed to "configure the configuration" to work correctly. Although system configuration can be changed, as by adding more memory or disk capacity, the basic structure of the system--its architecture--remains the same. 2
    the configuration; the system configuration
    – In reference to a single microcomputer, the sum of a system's internal and external components, including memory, disk drives, keyboard, video, and generally less critical add-on hardware, such as a mouse, modem, or printer. Software (the operating system and various device drivers), the user's choices established through configuration files such as the AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files on IBM PCs and compatibles, and sometimes hardware (switches and jumpers) are needed to "configure the configuration" to work correctly. Although system configuration can be changed, as by adding more memory or disk capacity, the basic structure of the system--its architecture--remains the same. 2
  7. the configuration
    – The arrangement of parts, options, or features to produce a product that meets a specification, such as a customer order. 2
    the configuration
    – The arrangement of parts, options, or features to produce a product that meets a specification, such as a customer order. 2

Related Words for "configuration":

  • reconfiguration, configurations

Alternate Synonyms for "configuration":


Related Definitions for "configuration":

  1. any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)1
  2. an arrangement of parts or elements1
    • the outcome depends on the configuration of influences at the time1
  3. The entire interconnected set of hardware, or the way in which a network is laid out--the manner in which elements are connected.2
  4. In reference to a single microcomputer, the sum of a system's internal and external components, including memory, disk drives, keyboard, video, and generally less critical add-on hardware, such as a mouse, modem, or printer. Software (the operating system and various device drivers), the user's choices established through configuration files such as the AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files on IBM PCs and compatibles, and sometimes hardware (switches and jumpers) are needed to "configure the configuration" to work correctly. Although system configuration can be changed, as by adding more memory or disk capacity, the basic structure of the system--its architecture--remains the same.2
  5. The arrangement of parts, options, or features to produce a product that meets a specification, such as a customer order.2