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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That is, configuring the hull in such a way that air flows over the wings, fuselage, and tail in smooth, parallel layers like a deck of cards sliding smoothly over one another with minimal mixing between adjacent layers.
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Umberto Cavallaro, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
More recently, the locale has added a small fleet of standalone villas that can be configured as individual suites or junior suites as required, giving the property a true lodge or resort feel.
—Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 17 May 2025
That is, configuring the hull in such a way that air flows over the wings, fuselage, and tail in smooth, parallel layers like a deck of cards sliding smoothly over one another with minimal mixing between adjacent layers.
—David Szondy
may 16, New Atlas, 16 May 2025
The instruction manual was more coherent than for most frames, and assembly proved more intuitive than trying to configure the puzzle-like joinery of the Thuma Bed.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 May 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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