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misalignment

American  
[mis-uh-lahyn-muhnt] / ˌmɪs əˈlaɪn mənt /

noun

  1. the act or result of misaligning.


Example Sentences

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Even slight misalignment can interfere with the quantum signals being exchanged.

From Science Daily • Feb. 17, 2026

“There’s a complete misalignment between demand and supply,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

"And I think the misalignment with how I'm playing right now and how I want to be playing is something that I just want to work on."

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Otherwise, there can be power struggles, misalignment in vision, and confusion amongst the wider company.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

“Do you understand the long-term issues of a cross-country run like you’re planning? Muscle damage, oxidative stress, enlargement of the heart, knee damage, hip and pelvis misalignment, should I go on?”

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti