geometric configuration

collocation in English

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geometric
adjective
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/ˌdʒiː.əˈmet.rɪk/us
/ˌdʒiː.əˈmet.rɪk/
A geometric pattern or arrangement is made up of shapes such as squares, triangles, ...
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configuration
noun
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/kənˌfɪɡ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/us
/kənˌfɪɡ.jəˈreɪ.ʃən/
formal
the particular arrangement or pattern of a group of ...
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(Definition ofgeometricandconfigurationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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It has been shown that the machine tool workspace and global stiffness can be improved by properly adjusting thegeometricconfiguration.
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In carrying out this imperative of their continued existence, animals exert changes in theirgeometricconfigurationin space (in brief, shape) to several ends.
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Thus, a t the beginning of the generation process, thegeometricconfigurationwas a simple cylindrical cavity in a plane wall.
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The grasping uncertainties are the uncertainties in thegeometricconfigurationthat deviates from the ideal grasping condition.
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The pyramid, its symbolic and imposing formal presence, remains intact, but its actualgeometricconfiguration and position within the site follows other (more 'abstract' or 'advanced') principles.
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The maximum attainable flow rate through the vortex tube varies with thegeometricconfiguration, and may be reduced by a gate valve on the downstream side of the tube.
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The only motivation of which we are aware for introducing this predicate is that it provides the rightgeometricconfigurationfor the application of linking rules.
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To the east of this crater is an unusualgeometricconfigurationin the surface with an angular shape.
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Bending takes different forms according to the number of hinges and theirgeometricconfigurationwithin the upper jaw.
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Kinematics equations are constraint equations that characterize thegeometricconfigurationof an articulated mechanical system.
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Euclidean geometry, upon which traditional perspective had been founded, was but onegeometricconfigurationamong others.
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In what follows, we restrict the analysis to two geometric configurations that are frequently involved in astrophysical problems.
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The iris is mostly flat, and itsgeometricconfigurationis only controlled by two complementary muscles (the sphincter pupillae and dilator pupillae) that control the diameter of the pupil.
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While thegeometricconfigurationdoes not maintain constant velocity for the control yoke that aligns the cardan joints, the control yoke has minimal inertia and generates little vibration.
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Parts of thisgeometricconfigurationwill be visible in every element of design: in this way flags will be hung out, podiums and light arcs will be designed.
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Using the knowledge he gained from his research pursuits, he created the term geometric reasoning, the idea that most things we operate has ageometricconfiguration.
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The samegeometricconfigurationthat is ideally suited to improve traffic flow, roundabouts for example, fails to perform its function adequately, beyond a certain threshold of traffic volume.
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He has also contributed to the introduction of segment graph measures and the development of geometric configurations.
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