Configuration vs. Layout

Configurationnoun

Form, as depending on the relative disposition of the parts of a thing's shape; figure; form factor.

Configurationnoun

Relative position or aspect of the planets; the face of the horoscope, according to the relative positions of the planets at any time.

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The way things are arranged or put together in order to achieve a result.

Configurationnoun

The arrangement of electrons in an atom, molecule, or other physical structure like a crystal.

Configurationnoun

(algebra) A finite set of points and lines (and sometimes planes), generally with equal numbers of points per line and equal numbers of lines per point.

Configurationnoun

Form, as depending on the relative disposition of the parts of a thing; shape; figure.

Configurationnoun

Relative position or aspect of the planets; the face of the horoscope, according to the relative positions of the planets at any time.

Configurationnoun

an arrangement of parts or elements;

Configurationnoun

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline);

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an arrangement of parts or elements in a particular form, figure, or combination

Configurationnoun

the arrangement or set-up of the hardware and software that make up a computer system

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the fixed three-dimensional relationship of the atoms in a molecule, defined by the bonds between them.

Configurationnoun

another term for gestalt

Layoutnoun

A structured arrangement of items within certain limits.

Layoutnoun

A plan for such arrangement.

Layoutnoun

The act of laying out something.

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(publishing) The process of arranging editorial content, advertising, graphics and other information to fit within certain constraints.

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(engineering) A map or a drawing of a construction site showing the position of roads, buildings or other constructions.

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(electronics) A specification of an integrated circuit showing the position of the physical components that will implement the schematic in silicon.

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a plan or design of something that is laid out

Layoutnoun

the act of laying out (as by making plans for something)

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the way in which the parts of something are arranged or laid out

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the way in which text or pictures are set out on a page

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the process of setting out material on a page

Layoutnoun

a thing arranged or set out in a particular way