configuration
gb/kənfˌɪɡjɚˈeɪʃən/ us/kənfˌɪɡjɚˈeɪʃən/
B2
Engelska
~ 2200
Betydelser
0 betydelser
Substantiv
B2
entity
1
Arrangement of parts or elements
The way parts of something are put together or arranged.
Användningsmönster:
the configuration of [something]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'configuration' with 'confirmation' due to similar spelling and pronunciation.
Synonymer
arrangement (More general and used in a wider variety of contexts, not just technical.)
|
layout (Often refers to physical or visual arrangement.)
Antonymer
disorder (Refers to a lack of arrangement or organization.)
Ordkombinationer
system configuration
|network configuration
|default configuration
|current configuration
|change the configuration
Teman
technology
|design
|science
|core_vocabulary
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- 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.
Substantiv
technical
B2
entity
2
Settings that control operation
The settings that control how a computer or device works.
Användningsmönster:
the configuration of [a device/system]
Synonymer
setup (Informal; often used for initial preparation of a system.)
|
settings (Common in everyday tech use; generally refers to adjustable options.)
Antonymer
factory reset (Restoring to original state, removing all custom configurations.)
Ordkombinationer
software configuration
|hardware configuration
|configuration file
|configuration settings
Teman
technology
|computing
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- 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.
Substantiv
B2
entity
3
Shape formed by arrangement
The shape made by how parts are arranged.
Användningsmönster:
the configuration of [something]
Synonymer
form (More general; can refer to physical shape or type.)
|
pattern (Focuses on repeated shapes or arrangements.)
Antonymer
amorphousness (Lack of definite shape or arrangement.)
Ordkombinationer
star configuration
|triangular configuration
|spatial configuration
Teman
geometry
|design
|core_vocabulary
Exempel
- The dancers moved into a circular configuration.
- This building has an unusual roof configuration.
- The stars formed a distinctive configuration in the night sky.
Exempel för inlärare
- The chairs are in a square configuration.
- We saw a star configuration in the sky.
- The rocks have a strange configuration.
Grammatik
Grundform
configuration
IPA
GB/kənfˌɪɡjɚˈeɪʃən/
US/kənfˌɪɡjɚˈeɪʃən/
Stavelser och betoning
con - fig - ur - a - tion (5 stavelser)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ur)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: configuration
- Plural: configurations
Ordfamilj
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
Uttryck
change the configuration
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ ðə kənfˌɪɡjɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Alter arrangement or settings
To make changes to how parts are arranged or how settings are set.
Exempel
- We need to change the configuration of the seating for tomorrow's event.
- You can change the configuration through the settings menu.
default configuration
1/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.
Exempel
- After the update, the app returned to its default configuration.
- Most users never change the default configuration of their routers.
network configuration
1/nˈɛtwˌɚk kənfˌɪɡjɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Settings and layout of network components
How computers and devices are connected and set up to work together.
Exempel
- The IT team is working on improving our network configuration.
- Incorrect network configuration can cause connection problems.