conformations

noun

Definition of conformationsnext
plural of conformation
1
as in shapes
the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance an ice sculpture in the conformation of a swan

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2
as in layouts
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized the regular conformation of particles in a crystal

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3
as in adjustments
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation the conformation of their lives to the changing social order

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  1. layouts
  2. adjustments
  3. formations
  4. adaptations
  5. formats
Noun
  • Cabin layouts also vary—some are much more suited to mobility needs than others.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • For instance, concierge staff should know flight statuses, airport layouts and alternative routes in case of disruptions.
    Pascal Bélanger, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of layouts
Noun
  • Traders will have to make position adjustments for Friday's jobs number today, instead of tomorrow.
    JJ Kinahan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Building flexibility into your commercial strategy can allow for adjustments if scientific findings change or if initial performance falls short of expectations.
    Linda De Jesus, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of adjustments
Noun
  • The former livestock trail in Coconino National Forest roughly 40 miles south of Flagstaff and 20 miles southeast of Sedona offers spectacular glimpses of the mountains of northern Arizona and iconic red-rock geologic formations.
    Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • This trail offers lovely views of sandstone formations, lush forests, and a small waterfall.
    Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of formations
Noun
  • These adaptations make the bird a long-distance champion.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Ensuring that these adaptations uphold the rigor and transparency of traditional practices is essential to maintaining governance standards.
    Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of adaptations
Noun
  • While electronic invoicing will become the default system for issuing invoices within the EU, member states will retain the option to allow alternative formats for certain types of transactions.
    Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The standard outlines specifications for invoice content, defining the mandatory and optional elements that an e-invoice must or may include, and provides guidance on structuring these elements within machine-readable XML formats.
    Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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