configuration

Definition of Configuration in English :

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Noun

1. configuration, constellation

an arrangement of parts or elements

Example Sentences:
'the outcome depends on the configuration of influences at the time'

constellation

2. configuration, conformation, contour, form, shape

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

Example Sentences:
'he could barely make out their shapes'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Configuration

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noun

1.

the arrangement of the parts of something

2.

the external form or outline achieved by such an arrangement

3. physics, chemistry

a. Also called: conformation

the shape of a molecule as determined by the arrangement of its atoms

b.

the structure of an atom or molecule as determined by the arrangement of its electrons and nucleons

4. psychology

the unit or pattern in perception studied by Gestalt psychologists

5. computing

the particular choice of hardware items and their interconnection that make up a particular computer system

Configuration

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noun

1.

a.

arrangement of parts

b.

form or figure as determined by the arrangement of parts; contour; outline

2. Chemistry

the structure of a compound, esp. in the spatial relation of atoms in the molecule

3.

gestalt

4. Computing

the way in which a computer and peripheral equipment are interconnected and programmed to operate as a system

Configuration

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n.

The arrangement of parts or elements in a pattern or form, as:

a. Chemistry The structural arrangement of atoms in a compound or molecule.

b. Computers The way in which a computer system or network is set up or connected.

c. Psychology Gestalt.

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