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alignment
[ uh-lahyn-muhnt ]
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.
- a state of agreement or cooperation among persons, groups, nations, etc., with a common cause or viewpoint.
- a ground plan of a railroad or highway.
- Archaeology. a line or an arrangement of parallel or converging lines of upright stones or menhirs.
alignment
/ əˈɪԳəԳ /
noun
- arrangement in a straight line
- the line or lines formed in this manner
- alliance or union with a party, cause, etc
- proper or desirable coordination or relation of components
- a ground plan of a railway, motor road, etc
- archaeol an arrangement of one or more ancient rows of standing stones, of uncertain significance
- psychol integration or harmonization of aims, practices, etc within a group
- psychol identification with or matching of the behaviour, thoughts, etc of another person
Other Word Forms
- ԴDza·ԱmԳ noun
- a·mԳ noun
- -·mԳ noun
- -·ԱmԳ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of alignment1
Example Sentences
A draft executive order circulated proposing an overhaul of the exam that had long focused on knowledge of international affairs to now require candidates demonstrate “alignment with the president’s foreign policy vision.”
It seems pretty clear now that the UK is going to push ahead with a "high ambition high alignment" deal with the European Union.
But with such impressive alignment from top to bottom at the club, Wrexham know they are in a strong position to achieve their ultimate goal at some stage - whether it be next season or beyond.
These agreements are an intentional effort to outsource government work in alignment with their efforts to downsize and deconstruct the government.
With the peak of the shower coming during the first few hours of Earth Day, Krupp chuckled at the alignment of the galaxy’s display and our observance of the holiday.
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