aligned

American

[uh-lahynd] / əˈlaɪnd /

adjective

arranged in a straight line.

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

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

verb

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

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The board argued that the bank needed fresh leadership with skills more closely aligned with new challenges and a greater openness to dialogue to see through the transformative integration of Mediobanca.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Investors’ expectations for Bank of England policy changes have aligned more closely with the likely path, a BOE committee member said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Bloom said its systems are built to support higher-density AI workloads more efficiently, with a technology platform aligned to emerging standards such as 800 V dc.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Ultimately, their peak years aligned perfectly with their country's finest era.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

He knew which girl from my clique I was most closely aligned with, and which girl was currently in friendship purgatory.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

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