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
Example sentences from the Web for realignment
British Dictionary definitions for realignment (1 of 2)
realignment
/ (ˌriːəˈlaɪnmənt) /
noun
the act or instance of restoring or changing to a previous or different position
British Dictionary definitions for realignment (2 of 2)
alignment
/ (əˈlaɪnmənt) /