aligned

American  

[uh-lahynd] / əˈlaɪnd /

adjective

1. arranged in a straight line.

   The perfectly aligned rows of rubber trees looked like the giant formal garden of an English lord’s manor.

2. arranged in a specified way.

   The term “desktop” typically refers to a computer with a vertically aligned computer case containing the system’s hardware components.

3. adjusted or synchronized for coordinated functioning; in alignment.

   Research has shown that properly aligned tires can save up to 4% on fuel consumption.

   The pain may be caused by overuse, injury, excess weight, or an improperly aligned kneecap.

4. associated or affiliated with a particular group, cause, or ideology.

   You can meaningfully communicate your company’s values by donating a portion of your proceeds to an aligned nonprofit organization.

   The position requires a doctorate in Public Health or an earned doctorate in a closely aligned discipline.

5. systematically coordinated.

   We will work with your business to identify and manage a strategically aligned portfolio of projects.

6. (of stars) in an astrologically significant position.

   The book captures the highest point of the team’s franchise—the 1982 season—and the aligned stars which made it possible.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of align.

Other Word Forms

• unaligned adjective

Etymology

Origin of aligned

align ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Marat was murdered in July 1793 by Charlotte Corday, who was aligned with the more moderate Girondin faction.

From The Wall Street Journal

Looking back at Reiner’s more recent screen appearances, though, whatever parts he played had a foundation in strong principles that in some way aligned with his own.

From Salon

Weed believes a potential acquisition of Armis would be strategically aligned with ServiceNow’s architecture and could drive revenue growth, he said.

From MarketWatch

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has considered altering the U.S. vaccine schedule to be more closely aligned with Denmark’s, people familiar with the matter said, but no final decision has been made.

From The Wall Street Journal

When this club comes out on top, there will be a lot of good people working together, aligned at the same time through the years.

From BBC

Related Words

• matched