configuration
/kənˌfɪɡ.əˈɹeɪ̯.ʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: configurations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The form of a thing, as depending on the relative placement of the parts of a thing's shape.
Noun
Examples
The engineers tested several configurations of the new device.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The relative positions of a set of things; the way things are arranged or put together;
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “configuration” mean?
The form of a thing, as depending on the relative placement of the parts of a thing's shape.
Is “configuration” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.