configure
verb
con·fig·ure kən-ˈfi-gyər 
especially British -ˈfi-gə
configured; configuring
transitive verb
: to set up for operation especially in a particular way
a fighter plane configured for the Malaysian air force
Example Sentences
The instructions tell you how to configure the kit correctly. The plane is configured for military use.
Recent Examples on the Web Many of the new water district rules for grass replacement in California also require homeowners to add rain barrels and configure the yard to catch and hold rainwater. 
Paul Vercammen, CNN, 19 Aug. 2022 Privileged users routinely configure IT systems, add or delete business users, validate integrations with other systems, specify logging procedures, schedule backups, etc. Mark Settle, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 The driver may configure the driving dynamics of the AMG EQE with five different drive modes: SLIPPERY, COMFORT, SPORT, SPORT+, and INDIVIDUAL. Michael Harley, Forbes, 5 July 2022 Install robust malware protection software on all company devices, and configure it to install patches and updates automatically. Jeff Bell, Forbes, 17 May 2022 An increasing number of software platforms now feature low-code application development capabilities that empower those closest to business challenges to customize and configure enterprise solutions to address their exact needs. Ron Cameron, Forbes, 7 July 2022 Individual mode is distinctive because AMG allows customization of the ESP system—those who choose to push the limits of physics may configure ESP to allow high drift angles or defeat ESP altogether. Michael Harley, Robb Report, 6 July 2022 To learn more about each setting and how to configure it, click the Learn more button. PCMAG, 23 May 2022 Those who ordered the EV3X pickup will be able to configure their trucks at some point this summer before deliveries begin this fall. Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 17 June 2022 See More
Paul Vercammen, CNN, 19 Aug. 2022 Privileged users routinely configure IT systems, add or delete business users, validate integrations with other systems, specify logging procedures, schedule backups, etc. Mark Settle, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 The driver may configure the driving dynamics of the AMG EQE with five different drive modes: SLIPPERY, COMFORT, SPORT, SPORT+, and INDIVIDUAL. Michael Harley, Forbes, 5 July 2022 Install robust malware protection software on all company devices, and configure it to install patches and updates automatically. Jeff Bell, Forbes, 17 May 2022 An increasing number of software platforms now feature low-code application development capabilities that empower those closest to business challenges to customize and configure enterprise solutions to address their exact needs. Ron Cameron, Forbes, 7 July 2022 Individual mode is distinctive because AMG allows customization of the ESP system—those who choose to push the limits of physics may configure ESP to allow high drift angles or defeat ESP altogether. Michael Harley, Robb Report, 6 July 2022 To learn more about each setting and how to configure it, click the Learn more button. PCMAG, 23 May 2022 Those who ordered the EV3X pickup will be able to configure their trucks at some point this summer before deliveries begin this fall. Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 17 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English configuren (as past participle configurid) "to model on, conform to," borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French configurer "to compare, form," borrowed from Latin configūrāre "to mold, shape," from con- con- + figūrāre "to shape, form, make a likeness of" — more at figure entry 2
First Known Use
1677, in the meaning defined above
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