noun
alignment
uh-LYN-muhnt
noun
1
The arrangement of things in a straight line, or the state of being correctly positioned relative to each other.
"The mechanic checked the wheel alignment after the tyre change."
"Text alignment can be set to left, right, or centre."
2
Agreement or cooperation between people, groups, or goals.
"The merger required careful alignment of the two companies' cultures."
How to Use Alignment
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing lined up correctly, or being in agreement with other people, values, or goals.
Common pairings
wheel alignment
text alignment
strategic alignment
Word Forms
alignments plural
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Etymology
From French alignement, from aligner ("to align").