alignment
noun
align·ment
ə-ˈlīn-mənt 
variants
or less commonly alinement
1
2
a
: a forming in line
b
: the line thus formed
3
: the ground plan (as of a railroad or highway) in distinction from the profile
4
: an arrangement of groups or forces in relation to one another
new alignments within the political party
Examples of alignment in a Sentence
The school has to bring its programs into alignment with state requirements.
New alignments have been created within the political party.
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Tom Roberts, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Tide Sandal Your average flip flops certainly don’t have the arch support of these stylish sandals, designed with Vionic’s exclusive alignment technology.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The night had exposed what some evaluators across the sport speculated might be the way to get to the Dodgers — through their defensive alignment built to optimize offensive output rather than cover ground.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Wealth building is no longer one-size-fits-all, and the new rules are all about flexibility, education, and alignment with your personal goals.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Alignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alignment. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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alignment
noun
align·ment
variants
also alinement
1
a
: the act of aligning : the state of being aligned
b
: the proper adjustment of parts in relation to each other
2
: an arrangement of groups or forces
a new political alignment
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