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reconfiguration

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌriːkənˈfɪɡjʊˌreɪʃən/

KK: /ˌriːkənˈfɪɡjʊrɛɪʃən/

noun
Definition

The process of changing the arrangement or organization of something, often to improve its function or efficiency.


Example

The reconfiguration of the office layout helped improve teamwork among employees.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about the reconfiguration they did in the office?
Sloth B
Yeah, I saw some pictures online; it looks really different now!
Sloth A
I think the reconfiguration makes it more collaborative and open.
Sloth B
Definitely! I love how they arranged the spaces for teamwork.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
rearrangement
reorganization
reshaping
Antonyms
disorganization
dismantling
disarray
Root Explanation

Reconfiguration → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "configurare" (from Latin, meaning to shape or arrange). The word means to shape or arrange something again, indicating a change in the structure or layout.

Memory Tip

Think of 'shaping again' — 're-' means again, and 'configurare' means to shape. This helps you remember that reconfiguration refers to changing the arrangement or structure of something.

Visually Confused Words
preconfiguration
configuration
preconfirmation
configurational
prefiguration
misconfiguration
configurationist
configurationism
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