alignment
noun
align·ment
ə-ˈlīn-mənt 
variants
or less commonly alinement
1
2
a
: a forming in line
b
: the line thus formed
3
: the ground plan (as of a railroad or highway) in distinction from the profile
4
: an arrangement of groups or forces in relation to one another
new alignments within the political party
Examples of alignment in a Sentence
The school has to bring its programs into alignment with state requirements.
New alignments have been created within the political party.
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Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2024
This approach demands rigorous alignment on communication strategies and operational standards, both within the team and among the collaborative partners.
—WWD, 3 July 2024
For blocs that align more closely (such as North America and the EU), alignment solutions will be found, whereas competing blocs (such as North America and China) will struggle to find a stable solution for the range of interactions that are either unavoidable or commercially compelling.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 2 July 2024
By crafting a personalized blueprint for your financial journey, the organization ensures alignment with your specific needs and aspirations.
—Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 28 June 2024
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“Alignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alignment. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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alignment
noun
align·ment
variants
also alinement
1
a
: the act of aligning : the state of being aligned
b
: the proper adjustment of parts in relation to each other
2
: an arrangement of groups or forces
a new political alignment
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