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.
Words nearby alignment
aligarh, alight, alighting gear, align, aligning punch, alignment, alignment chart, alignment curve, aligoté, alike, aliment
Also a·line·ment.
OTHER WORDS FROM alignment
non·a·line·ment, nounre·a·lign·ment, nounself-a·lign·ment, nounself-a·line·ment, nounDefinition for alinement (2 of 2)
OTHER WORDS FROM aline
a·line·ment, nouna·lin·er, nounnon·a·lined, adjectiveself-a·lin·ing, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for alinement (1 of 2)
Derived forms of aline
alinement, nounaliner, nounBritish Dictionary definitions for alinement (2 of 2)
alignment
/ (əˈlaɪnmənt) /
noun
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