alignment
[ uh-lahyn-muh nt ]
/ əˈlaɪn mənt /
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.
Also
a·line·ment.
OTHER WORDS FROM alignment
non·a·line·ment, noun re·a·lign·ment, noun self-a·lign·ment, noun self-a·line·ment, nounWords nearby alignment
aligarh,
alight,
alighting gear,
align,
aligning punch,
alignment,
alignment chart,
alignment curve,
aligoté,
alike,
aliment
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British Dictionary definitions for alignment
alignment
/ (əˈlaɪnmənt) /