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- Dictionaryalignment/əˈlʌɪnm(ə)nt/
noun
- 1. arrangement in a straight line or in correct relative positions: "the tiles had slipped out of alignment"
- 2. a position of agreement or alliance: "the uncertain nature of political alignments"
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The meaning of ALIGNMENT is the act of aligning or state of being aligned; especially : the proper positioning or state of adjustment of parts (as of a mechanical or electronic device) in relation to each other. How to use alignment in a sentence.
If two things or people are in alignment, they are the same as or similar to each other, or agree with each other. If they are out of alignment, they are different, or disagree:
noun. an adjustment to a line; arrangement in a straight line. the line or lines so formed. the proper adjustment of the components of an electronic circuit, machine, etc., for coordinated functioning: The front wheels of the car are out of alignment.
If two things or people are in alignment, they are the same as or similar to each other, or agree with each other. If they are out of alignment, they are different, or disagree:
The noun alignment refers to the correct positioning of something. If you check the alignment of your feet when running, you're checking to make sure they're not pointing to either side, but going straight ahead. Alignment has to do with adjusting something so it's in the right place.
n. 1. an adjustment to a line; arrangement in a straight line. 2. the line or lines so formed. 3. the proper adjustment of the components of an electronic circuit, machine, etc., for coordinated functioning: rear-wheel alignment.
Definition of alignment noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. 1. arrangement in a straight line. 2. the line or lines formed in this manner. 3. alliance or union with a party, cause, etc. 4. proper or desirable coordination or relation of components. 5. a ground plan of a railway, motor road, etc. 6. archaeology. an arrangement of one or more ancient rows of standing stones, of uncertain significance.
Alignment definition: Arrangement or position in a straight line or in parallel lines.
to put two or more things into a straight line, or to form a straight line: align something and somethingAlign the ruler and the middle of the paper and then cut it straight. align something with somethingWhen you've aligned the notch on the gun with the target, fire! Make sure the columns align in the chart. Opposite.
