Configure
verb
To set up or arrange something in a particular way.
He configured the computer by installing the new software.
Often appears as...
- configure a system
- configure a device
verb
To set up a computer or system to operate in a certain way.
You need to configure the router to establish a secure internet connection.
Often appears as...
- configure the settings
- configure the software
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To set up or arrange something in a particular way.
He configured the computer by installing the new software.
Often appears as...
- configure a system
- configure a device
verb
To set up a computer or system to operate in a certain way.
You need to configure the router to establish a secure internet connection.
Often appears as...
- configure the settings
- configure the software
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Beyond Technology
While 'configure' is often used in tech, it applies to any arrangement.
She configured the flowers to create a stunning display.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Preference
'Configure' implies personalizing settings to meet specific needs or preferences.
I configured my workspace for comfort and efficiency.
Pro Tip 3/3Initial Setup
'Configure' often refers to the initial setup rather than frequent changes.
The technician configured the security system upon installation.
Pro Tip 1/3Beyond Technology
While 'configure' is often used in tech, it applies to any arrangement.
She configured the flowers to create a stunning display.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Preference
'Configure' implies personalizing settings to meet specific needs or preferences.
I configured my workspace for comfort and efficiency.
Pro Tip 3/3Initial Setup
'Configure' often refers to the initial setup rather than frequent changes.
The technician configured the security system upon installation.
Pro Tip 1/3Beyond Technology
While 'configure' is often used in tech, it applies to any arrangement.
She configured the flowers to create a stunning display.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Preference
'Configure' implies personalizing settings to meet specific needs or preferences.
I configured my workspace for comfort and efficiency.
Pro Tip 3/3Initial Setup
'Configure' often refers to the initial setup rather than frequent changes.
The technician configured the security system upon installation.
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How to start your own...
thought what if viruses have their own little world inside of a computer maybe a restaurant where they meet up and do virus e things and thus malicious dishes was born may I help you sure let's see we have Pantheon registry errors speak what the funnies cut the data binary brioche round sandwiches configure
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Will we ever be able to...
momentum, and intrinsic spin. The values of these properties configure the particle, giving it a quantum state identity. If two electrons have the same quantum state, they're identical. In a literal sense, our baseball is defined by a collective quantum state
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Playing with space and...
And in that whole idea, how do we configure the relationship between our body and the space? How do we reconfigure it? How do we know that being in a space makes a difference? Do you see when I said in the beginning, it's about
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Is Our Path in Life Set...
located at your time of birth these stars configure a certain up energy field that impact the quality of success of your life so in Chinese we don't call this astrology actually call it fate calculation plate calculation covers
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How to start your own...
thought what if viruses have their own little world inside of a computer maybe a restaurant where they meet up and do virus e things and thus malicious dishes was born may I help you sure let's see we have Pantheon registry errors speak what the funnies cut the data binary brioche round sandwiches configure
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Will we ever be able to...
momentum, and intrinsic spin. The values of these properties configure the particle, giving it a quantum state identity. If two electrons have the same quantum state, they're identical. In a literal sense, our baseball is defined by a collective quantum state
Video examples
Playing with space and...
And in that whole idea, how do we configure the relationship between our body and the space? How do we reconfigure it? How do we know that being in a space makes a difference? Do you see when I said in the beginning, it's about
Video examples
Is Our Path in Life Set...
located at your time of birth these stars configure a certain up energy field that impact the quality of success of your life so in Chinese we don't call this astrology actually call it fate calculation plate calculation covers
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Quote examples
Carlos Mencia
American Comedian
The word 'epiphany' gets thrown around, but truly, the first time I stepped on stage, I had that moment of clarity. I realized God gave me a gift, and this gift is to make people laugh, and this gift should not be wasted on trying to configure some electrical components.
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Ken Xie
American Businessman
Becoming an effective security professional requires more than knowing how to deploy and configure technology. It requires combining security theory with practical, hands-on experience.
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Kevin Mitnick
American Businessman
Use a personal firewall. Configure it to prevent other computers, networks and sites from connecting to you, and specify which programs are allowed to connect to the net automatically.
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Joe Gebbia
American Designer
As our company has grown, how we configure and design our offices has been a crucial part of how we foster connection and collaboration throughout our teams.
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Carlos Mencia
American Comedian
The word 'epiphany' gets thrown around, but truly, the first time I stepped on stage, I had that moment of clarity. I realized God gave me a gift, and this gift is to make people laugh, and this gift should not be wasted on trying to configure some electrical components.
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Ken Xie
American Businessman
Becoming an effective security professional requires more than knowing how to deploy and configure technology. It requires combining security theory with practical, hands-on experience.
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Kevin Mitnick
American Businessman
Use a personal firewall. Configure it to prevent other computers, networks and sites from connecting to you, and specify which programs are allowed to connect to the net automatically.
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Joe Gebbia
American Designer
As our company has grown, how we configure and design our offices has been a crucial part of how we foster connection and collaboration throughout our teams.
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