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as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
the basic configuration of the building is that of a geodesic dome
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as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
a small business computer system in its simplest configuration
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
his photographs have an intentionally loose configuration, with no single object intended as the primary center of interest
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as in shape
the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance
a birthday cake in the configuration of a top hat
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Recent Examples of configuration
This power-train configuration allows for a top speed of just over 217 mph.
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
The stroller has more than 20 configurations, and can carry up to two little ones.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Looking up, the ceiling is covered in light-up stars in the configuration of the sky over the Furka Pass on July 11, 1964 – the day shooting of the film ended in the Swiss Alps.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2024
Although the carpet's been ripped up and the walls are paneled with wooden rods, the risers remain in the same configuration.
—Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Oct. 2024
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
The stroller has more than 20 configurations, and can carry up to two little ones.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Looking up, the ceiling is covered in light-up stars in the configuration of the sky over the Furka Pass on July 11, 1964 – the day shooting of the film ended in the Swiss Alps.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2024
Although the carpet's been ripped up and the walls are paneled with wooden rods, the risers remain in the same configuration.
—Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Oct. 2024
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Teams were in the field to assess houses and other structures that have been destroyed or damaged.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The filing also highlights the company's ongoing efforts to manage its fuel costs through hedging strategies and its commitment to maintaining a competitive cost structure.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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This includes redesigning the layout of several locations as well as streamlining its mobile order process.Brian Evans, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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In the store, everything is made from recycled or reused vintage fabrics and products, and the layout features a modular design that can be moved around to change up the space.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
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This puzzle is from a separate experiment and the design differs from the puzzle used in a PLOS Biology paper published November 14, 2024.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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The three-layer design offers extra protection against spillage, ensuring that all the contents of your toiletry bag stay dry.Catherine Garcia, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
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The precisely contoured shell shape provides a very close fit through the instep, ankles, and heel, but with enough curvature to encompass—rather than crush—bony protrusions.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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But after Musk spent at least $119 million to get Trump elected and turned his platform into a MAGA megaphone — and then Trump won — the social media site’s real value is starting to take new shape.Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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Organizations that implement a clear decision-making framework outlining the who, what, when and why of decisions are better equipped to avoid delays and make decisions that stick.Swapna Sathyan, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Your Mileage May Vary is an advice column offering you a new framework for thinking through your ethical dilemmas and philosophical questions.Vox Staff, Vox, 5 Nov. 2024
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That’s at odds with hypotheses that attribute the formation of the Great Unconformity to large-scale erosion by Snowball Earth ice sheets themselves.Liam Courtney-Davies, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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The company reported formation and operating costs of $550,635 for the quarter, with trust interest income of $486,747 and a gain of $288,000 from the change in fair value of warrants.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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So the Casa comes into our wide-frame format in a way that just feels so beautifully observed.Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
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This is because rather than a distinct format of its own, a la Dolby Cinema, which as well as the projector includes the décor and seats and audio, Barco by HDR only refers to the projection technology used.Benny Har-Even, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The latter comes in the form of the Generative Expand, Generative Fill, and Generate Image tools.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Box Union focuses on boxing to the beat of the music, whereas Rumble Boxing is similar to a nightclub with the use of black lights, but in the form of a fitness class.Carolyn Burt, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Configuration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/configuration. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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