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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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
An update to the Contextual Task Bar now suggests text formatting edits, including alignment, font, kerning, and size.
—PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, China has used economic policies to express its frustration with North Korea for its current alignment with Russia and its refusal to consult with China over military provocations, such as weapon tests.
—Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
Creating this alignment is the highest priority of L&D professionals, according to LinkedIn's Workplace Learning Report 2024.
—Neena Newberry, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for alignment
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“Alignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alignment. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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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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