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View synonyms for configure

configure

[ kuhn-fig-yer ]

verb (used with object)

, con·fig·ured, con·fig·ur·ing.
  1. to design or adapt to form a specific configuration or for some specific purpose:

    The planes are being configured to hold more passengers in each row.

  2. Computers.
    1. to put together (a computer or computer system) by supplying, arranging, or connecting a specific set of internal or external components:

      My next laptop will be configured for gaming with a fast processor and lots of memory.

    2. to set up (a software program or device) for a particular computer, computer system, or task:

      to configure the printer for a wireless network.

configure

/ ˌkənˈfɪɡə /

verb

  1. to arrange or organize
  2. computing to set up (a piece of hardware or software) as required

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Other Words From

  • con·figur·a·ble adjective
  • precon·figure verb (used with object) preconfigured preconfiguring

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Word History and Origins

Origin of configure1

Back formation from configuration

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Example Sentences

Click it, click settings, click “configure inbox” and unclick all those tabs that Google enabled for you.

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