configuration file
nounUK /kənˌfɪɡəˈreɪʃən faɪl/
US /kənˌfɪɡjəˈreɪʃən faɪl/
A configuration file is a special file that tells a computer program how to work.
The game reads its configuration file to remember your screen size and sound settings.
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2. A text file that stores the startup options for a piece of software.
Edit the configuration file to change the server port.
3. A file that holds the adjustable settings of an operating system or app.
The backup tool saves your configuration file so you can restore your settings later.
4. A document that describes how the parts of a system are arranged and connected.
The network configuration file lists every device and its address.