alignments

noun

variants also alinements
Definition of alignmentsnext
plural of alignment
as in layouts
the way objects in space are arranged in proper relation to one another The alignment of the text with the pictures is off.

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  1. layouts
  2. distributions
  3. orientations
  4. systems
Noun
  • What makes this book stand out, besides Ashleigh’s thoughtful and delicious takes on regional cuisine, are the stunning photography and layouts.
    The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
  • One of the two towers will host office space on the lower floors, with plush residences that contain open layouts and balcony spaces above.
    Adam Williams, New Atlas, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of layouts
Noun
  • The company will likely raise investment next year to scale operations and distributions around the country.
    Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • That approach is expected to continue as the Endowment, which is the largest private donor to each of the four institutions, accelerates its distributions over the next 15 years.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of distributions
Noun
  • Among the 34 American young people being given Diana Awards this year was Lila Rousso, who founded ‘Dress UP,’ which is a non-profit dedicated to providing formalwear for young people of all identities and orientations who may lack access to dresses for school dances.
    Simon Perry, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
  • There are 10 musicians of diverse backgrounds, genders, and orientations from which to choose.
    Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of orientations
Noun
  • As personalized neurodevelopmental care continues to advance, health systems should strive to make personalized treatment more accessible to their members.
    Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Health and hospital systems are also increasing research investments to improve care and advance healthcare delivery, while companies experiment with providing more support, such as help with housing, food and rides, in order to avoid extensive health issues down the line.
    Forbes Membership, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of systems
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