configure

verb

configure

verb

UK /kənˈfɪɡə(ɹ)/ · CA, US /kənˈfɪɡ(j)ɚ/

Etymology From Old French configurer, from Latin configurare. See configurate.

1

To set up or arrange something in such a way that it is ready for operation for a particular purpose, or to someone's particular liking

  • Users may configure the settings to enhance their experience.
Derived terms
autoconfigure, configurability, configurable, configurative, deconfigure, misconfigure, preconfigure, reconfigure, reverse configure, unconfigure
Related terms
configuration, configurator

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