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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.
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.
1. : to get or fall into line. He aligned with his friends against a common enemy. 2. : to be in or come into precise adjustment or correct relative position. Negative ends of molecules align with positive ends of other molecules. aligner noun. Examples of align in a Sentence. He aligned the two holes so he could put the screw through them.
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.
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.
Definition of alignment noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
Alignment definition: Arrangement or position in a straight line or in parallel lines.
to bring into cooperation or agreement with a particular group, party, cause, etc.: He aligned himself with the liberals.
