configure

[ kuhn-fig-yer ]

verb (used with object)

, con·fig·ured, con·fig·ur·ing.

1. to design or adapt to form a specific configuration or for some specific purpose:

   The planes are being configured to hold more passengers in each row.

2. Computers.
   1. to put together (a computer or computer system) by supplying, arranging, or connecting a specific set of internal or external components:

      My next laptop will be configured for gaming with a fast processor and lots of memory.

   2. to set up (a software program or device) for a particular computer, computer system, or task:

      to configure the printer for a wireless network.

configure

/ ˌkənˈfɪɡə /

verb

1. to arrange or organize
2. computing to set up (a piece of hardware or software) as required

Other Words From

• con·figur·a·ble adjective
• precon·figure verb (used with object) preconfigured preconfiguring

Word History and Origins

Origin of configure¹

Back formation from configuration

Example Sentences

It was built to cruise over rough terrain and can be configured to perform repeatable autonomous missions.

From Washington Post

The new proof identifies all the different ways of configuring a tetrahedron so that all six dihedral angles have rational values, meaning each can be written neatly as a fraction.

From Quanta Magazine

As the world shifts to cloud native using Kubernetes to manage containerized workloads, it’s tricky ensuring that the containers are configured correctly to keep them safe.

From TechCrunch

More uses than duct tapeThere are countless ways that a sportsman can configure a space blanket to his advantage.

From Popular-Science

It’s actually now a feature inside of Overwatch for any player to configure during a custom match.

From Washington Post

Click it, click settings, click “configure inbox” and unclick all those tabs that Google enabled for you.

From The Daily Beast

Related Words

• construct