configure
verb
con·fig·ure
kən-ˈfi-gyər 
especially British -ˈfi-gə
configured; configuring
: to set up for operation especially in a particular way
a fighter plane configured for the Malaysian air force
Examples of configure in a Sentence
The instructions tell you how to configure the kit correctly.
The plane is configured for military use.
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Three Thunderbolt ports, an HDMI port, and a Gigabit Ethernet port reside on the back of the mini; the last can be configured to a 10Gbps connection.
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PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
For example, Solace’s sanctuary space can be configured to include a dry sauna, a plunge bath, and other spa-like amenities.
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Producing vans that can be configured to meet different customer needs is another driver of Ford's success.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025
In the air, the suite is configured with a seat and chaise longue: the seat has settings for takeoff, landing, dining and relaxation mode; the chaise longue is intended for prime stretching out to read or watch a movie and then descend to fully flat for sleeping.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
For example, Solace’s sanctuary space can be configured to include a dry sauna, a plunge bath, and other spa-like amenities.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
Producing vans that can be configured to meet different customer needs is another driver of Ford's success.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025
In the air, the suite is configured with a seat and chaise longue: the seat has settings for takeoff, landing, dining and relaxation mode; the chaise longue is intended for prime stretching out to read or watch a movie and then descend to fully flat for sleeping.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Configure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/configure. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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configure
verb
con·fig·ure
kən-ˈfig-yər
configured; configuring
: to set up for operation especially in a particular way
ships configured for observation
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