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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.
noun. /əˈlaɪnmənt/ [uncountable, countable] arrangement in a straight line. the alignment of the sun, moon and earth at a particular time. out of alignment (with something) A bone in my spine was out of alignment. in alignment (with something) The door needs to be in alignment with the frame before you start work on it.
1. variable noun. An alignment is support for a particular group, especially in politics, or for a side in a quarrel or struggle. The church should have no political alignment. 2. uncountable noun. The alignment of something is its position in relation to something else or to its correct position.
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.
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.
