Question 1 · Quick check
configuration
CEFRB2
/kənˌfɪɡ.əˈɹeɪ̯.ʃən/
noun
Türkçe translations
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In plain English
- 01
noun
The arrangement or setup of parts.
- 02
noun
Extra detailThe relative positions of a set of things; the way things are arranged or put together;
Examples
It is necessary to look more carefully into the demographic configuration of this region.
The point about enclosure is that the configuration of ethnic groups must be clearly described.
At a glance
Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Synonyms
- 5
Also pronounced
- /kənˌfɪɡ.əˈɹæɪ̯.ʃən/
- /kənˌfɪɡ.jəˈɹeɪ̯.ʃən/
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsThe form of a thing, as depending on the relative placement of the parts of a thing's shape.
The arrangement of electrons in an atom, molecule, or other physical structure like a crystal.
The aspect of the planets; the face of the horoscope, according to the relative positions of the planets at any time.
More examples
In contextTom's face detected an unsupported facial hair configuration.
The engineers tested several configurations of the new device.
The mountain range has a unique configuration.
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Origin
noun
From Middle French configuration, from Latin cōnfigūrātiō. Morphologically configure + -ation.