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

“This transaction represents our latest strategic investment in longer cycle, higher growth, high margin businesses aligned with our continuous focus on delivering top-quartile financial performance,” said Jenny Parmentier, Parker’s CEO, said in the statement.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

“We have consistently aligned our business towards reliable earnings and have a strong balance sheet.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

While the Tory customer of the past felt neatly aligned with the country club aesthetic, the Tory customer today embodies a modern sensibility of polish and dynamism.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

They repeatedly compared their calculations with climate simulations and observational data, refining the equations over several months until the models aligned with reality.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

I was also fortunate enough to find a management team whose interests were aligned with my own in using my platform to fight for justice and end bigotry.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

Related Words

• matched