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Configure vs Preconfigure - What's the difference?

configure | preconfigure |

As verbs the difference between configure and preconfigure

is that configure is while preconfigure is 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.

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 ----

    preconfigure

    English

    Verb

    (preconfigur)
  • 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.
  • (computing) To set up or configure a software system or hardware device with standard settings before selling or implementing it.