the relative disposition or arrangement of the parts or elements of a thing.

external form, as resulting from this; conformation.

Astronomy .

the relative position or aspect of heavenly bodies.

a group of stars.

Chemistry . an atomic spatial arrangement that is fixed by the chemical bonding in a molecule and that cannot be altered without breaking bonds ( contrasted with conformation ).

Computers . the totality of a computer and the devices connected to it

A common microcomputer configuration consists of a computer, two disk drives, a monitor, and a printer.

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composition , contour , disposition , figure , form , gestalt , outline , shape , structure , cast , pattern , apparatus , arrangement , design