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alignment

Also ·Ա·Գ

[uh-lahyn-muhnt]

noun

  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.

    The front wheels of the car are out of alignment.

  4. a state of agreement or cooperation among persons, groups, nations, etc., with a common cause or viewpoint.

  5. a ground plan of a railroad or highway.

  6. Archaeology.a line or an arrangement of parallel or converging lines of upright stones or menhirs.



alignment

/ əˈɪԳəԳ /

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. archaeol an arrangement of one or more ancient rows of standing stones, of uncertain significance

  7. psychol integration or harmonization of aims, practices, etc within a group

  8. psychol identification with or matching of the behaviour, thoughts, etc of another person

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Other Word Forms

  • nonalinement noun
  • realignment noun
  • self-alignment noun
  • self-alinement noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of alignment1

First recorded in 1780–90; align + -ment; replacing earlier alignement, from French
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The nation’s various scientific societies, professional groups and medical associations “are all in alignment,” O’Leary said.

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Another security source suggested the UK would not be relevant by taking a "preachy European position, like a teacher in a playground", but could instead pursue "alignment with the Americans for our own hard interests".

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But there are plenty of ways to campaign together in an RCV election, including asking voters who may be ranking another candidate first to rank you second because of your alignment on particular issues.

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The UAE is also facing strategic challenges, as it is an outlier in the Arab world in its alignment with Israel.

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Herbstreit went on to say that Miami’s athletic director, football coach and president were not in alignment about team needs like other powerhouse programs.

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