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configuration

gb/kənfˌɪɡjɚˈeɪʃən/ us/kənfˌɪɡjɚˈeɪʃən/
B2 Inglês
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Arrangement of parts or elements

The way parts of something are put together or arranged.

Padrão de uso: the configuration of [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'configuration' with 'confirmation' due to similar spelling and pronunciation.
Sinónimos
arrangement (More general and used in a wider variety of contexts, not just technical.) | layout (Often refers to physical or visual arrangement.)
Antónimos
disorder (Refers to a lack of arrangement or organization.)
Colocações
system configuration |network configuration |default configuration |current configuration |change the configuration
Temas
technology |design |science |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • The new software allows easy changes to the system configuration.
  • The seating configuration in the hall can be adjusted for different events.
  • Engineers discussed the wing configuration for the new aircraft.
  • The default configuration should work for most users.
  • We need to check the network configuration before installing the update.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • This is the default configuration of the program.
  • The chairs are in a circle configuration.
  • We can change the configuration of the tables.
  • The network configuration is not correct.
Nome technical B2 entity
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Settings that control operation

The settings that control how a computer or device works.

Padrão de uso: the configuration of [a device/system]
Sinónimos
setup (Informal; often used for initial preparation of a system.) | settings (Common in everyday tech use; generally refers to adjustable options.)
Antónimos
factory reset (Restoring to original state, removing all custom configurations.)
Colocações
software configuration |hardware configuration |configuration file |configuration settings
Temas
technology |computing
Exemplos
  • Please review the configuration before starting the server.
  • You can save your preferred configuration in a file.
  • The technician changed the router's configuration to improve speed.
  • Incorrect configuration caused the application to crash.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • I changed the configuration of my phone.
  • The computer has a new configuration now.
  • We saved the configuration in a file.
  • The wrong configuration made the program stop.
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Shape formed by arrangement

The shape made by how parts are arranged.

Padrão de uso: the configuration of [something]
Sinónimos
form (More general; can refer to physical shape or type.) | pattern (Focuses on repeated shapes or arrangements.)
Antónimos
amorphousness (Lack of definite shape or arrangement.)
Colocações
star configuration |triangular configuration |spatial configuration
Temas
geometry |design |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • The dancers moved into a circular configuration.
  • This building has an unusual roof configuration.
  • The stars formed a distinctive configuration in the night sky.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • The chairs are in a square configuration.
  • We saw a star configuration in the sky.
  • The rocks have a strange configuration.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
configuration
IPA
GB/kənfˌɪɡjɚˈeɪʃən/
US/kənfˌɪɡjɚˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas e acento
con - fig - ur - a - tion (5 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ur)
Formas da palavra
Noun
  • Base: configuration
  • Plural: configurations
Família de palavras
Forms
configurations noun
Core family
configure verb B2 configurable adjective
Related words
config noun reconfigure verb reconfiguration noun
Negative and opposite forms
misconfigure verb misconfiguration noun
Advanced or less common
configurator noun configurational adjective
Expressões

change the configuration

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/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ ðə kənfˌɪɡjɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

Alter arrangement or settings

To make changes to how parts are arranged or how settings are set.

Exemplos
  • We need to change the configuration of the seating for tomorrow's event.
  • You can change the configuration through the settings menu.

default configuration

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/dɪfˈɔlt kənfˌɪɡjɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase technical

Standard preset system settings

The normal settings a device or program has when you first get it, before you change anything.

Exemplos
  • After the update, the app returned to its default configuration.
  • Most users never change the default configuration of their routers.

network configuration

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/nˈɛtwˌɚk kənfˌɪɡjɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase technical

Settings and layout of network components

How computers and devices are connected and set up to work together.

Exemplos
  • The IT team is working on improving our network configuration.
  • Incorrect network configuration can cause connection problems.

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