Synonyms for

Configuration

Verb / kʌˌnfɪgjɜ:ˈeɪʃʌn / Another word for configuration — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The arrangement of elements in a particular form, figure, or combination.

Synonyms & similar words

contour constellation shape form conformation arrangement layout setup structure ordering composition form format pattern design shape appearance organization system disposition plan scheme alignment placement orientation

Synonyms by register

Formal

arrangement setup structure layout organization

Informal

setup arrangement layout build

Literary

disposition constitution pattern

Antonyms

disarray disorganization chaos disorder randomness jumble

Common collocations

  • default configuration
  • system configuration
  • network configuration
  • initial configuration
  • user configuration
  • change the configuration
  • save the configuration
  • load the configuration

Word family

noun configuration
verb configure
adjective configurable

Usage note

Configuration refers to the way in which a system or object is set up or arranged. It is commonly used in technical contexts but can also apply to less technical arrangements.

Example sentences

  1. The configuration of the furniture made the room feel smaller.
  2. The configuration of the solar panels maximizes energy efficiency.
  3. The software's configuration allows for customization.
  4. The team's formation and configuration changed throughout the game.
  5. The network's configuration was causing connection issues.

Quotes

  • The configuration of our own life must be creative and dynamic, continually attended to and reevaluated in the light of ongoing experience.
  • The configuration of the stars twinkling in the sky was breathtaking.
  • The configuration of the molecules determines the properties of the substance.

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