configurations
nounUK /kənˌfɪɡəˈreɪʃənz/
US /kənˌfɪɡjəˈreɪʃənz/
The way the parts of something are put together.
The teacher showed us different configurations of the blocks.
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2. The settings or options chosen for a computer program or device.
He saved three different configurations for his game controller.
3. The position or arrangement of atoms in a molecule.
Chemists study the configurations of molecules to understand how they react.
4. A particular combination of parts in a vehicle or machine.
The airplane comes in several configurations, some with more seats than others.