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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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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 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.
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.
Definition of alignment noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
