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preconfigure

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • US: /pɹiːkənˈfɪɡ(j)ɚ/
  • UK: /pɹiːkənˈfɪɡ(j)ə/
  • rhymes with -ɪɡə(ɹ)
  • rhymes with -ɪɡjə(ɹ)

1

verb

Meaning 1

To set up or arrange something in advance so that it is ready for operation for a particular purpose, or to someone's particular liking.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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Meaning relationships

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To set up or configure a software system or hardware device with standard settings before selling or implementing it.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh2- Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *préh2i? Proto-Italic *prai Proto-Italic *prai- Latin prae-lbor. Middle English pre- English pre- English configure English preconfigure From pre- + configure.