Configures

/kənˈfɪɡjərz/ verb

Definition

Third-person singular present tense of configure; arranges or adjusts something in a particular way.

Etymology

From configure (Latin com- + figurare) + -es third-person singular ending. The root figura means 'shape' and com- means 'together.'

Kelly Says

In modern technology, 'configure' is one of the most frequent verbs—every software installation asks you to configure settings—but it's really just a fancy way to say 'arrange it how you want,' showing how tech language often dresses up simple concepts in Latin-derived vocabulary.

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