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Configuring: meaning, definitions and examples

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configuring

 

[ kənˈfɪɡjʊrɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

computer settings

Configuring refers to the process of arranging or setting up the components of a system to function in a particular way. This often involves selecting options and settings that dictate how software or hardware operates. For example, configuring a software application may require inputting user preferences or adjusting settings to enhance performance. This term is commonly used in technology and IT, especially when setting up new systems or troubleshooting existing ones.

Synonyms

adjusting, arranging, organizing, setting up

Examples of usage

  • I am configuring the new software on my computer.
  • He spent hours configuring the network settings.
  • The technician is configuring the servers for the new client.
  • After configuring the app, it started to work smoothly.

Translations

Translations of the word "configuring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 configurando

🇮🇳 कॉन्फ़िगर करना

🇩🇪 konfigurieren

🇮🇩 mengonfigurasi

🇺🇦 налаштування

🇵🇱 konfiguracja

🇯🇵 設定する

🇫🇷 configurer

🇪🇸 configurando

🇹🇷 yapılandırma

🇰🇷 구성하기

🇸🇦 تكوين

🇨🇿 konfigurace

🇸🇰 konfigurácia

🇨🇳 配置

🇸🇮 konfiguracija

🇮🇸 stillt

🇰🇿 конфигурация

🇬🇪 კონფიგურაცია

🇦🇿 konfiqurasiya

🇲🇽 configurando

Etymology

The term 'configuring' originates from the word 'configure,' which itself is derived from the Latin 'configurare.' This Latin word is a combination of 'con-' meaning 'together,' and 'figurare' which means 'to shape' or 'to form.' The usage of 'configure' began to be established in the 1980s with the rise of computing technology and software development. As systems became more complex, the need for precise configurations became critical for ensuring that devices and applications performed correctly. Over time, 'configuring' has become a standard term in IT and engineering disciplines, reflecting the ongoing evolution of technology and our dependence on customized setups for functionality.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,755, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.