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

Zapatero, who served as prime minister from 2004 to 2011, was not originally closely aligned with Sanchez but has in recent years become one of his top defenders.

From Barron's • 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

But both men head into the high-stakes summit aligned in seeking their own victories on Iran—with the Chinese particularly eager to ensure that the current Iranian regime remains intact so it can recover.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

The steps were steep, but the stones aligned in even planes and provided an easy descent.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

Related Words

• matched