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Configure vs Modify - What's the difference?

configure | modify |

As verbs the difference between configure and modify

is that configure is while modify is to make partial changes to.

As an adjective configure

is configured.

configure

English

Verb

(configur)
  • To set up or arrange something in such a way that it is ready for operation for a particular purpose, or to someone's particular liking

    • Derived terms

    * configurable

    Related terms

    * configuration * configurator ----

    modify

    English

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • To make partial changes to.
  • To be or become modified.

    • Synonyms

    * adapt, alter, amend, revamp, rework

    Related terms

    * modification * modifier

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