Definition of Alignment
Alignment
a·lign·ment
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the state of being arranged in a straight line or positioned correctly relative to other elements, i.e. the state of being aligned, or the action of making something aligned;
e.g. The cars axles were no longer in alignment, which caused the vehicle to move unsteadily.
(noun)
the layout or arrangement of the route of a road or railway line, i.e. its ground plan;
e.g. They drew out a map showing the alignment of the new railway track.
(noun)
a formation of things or entities in a line, or the process of creating such a line;
e.g. There was an alignment of decorative objects on the shelf.
(noun)
the relative position or arrangement of two or more groups or forces, especially an alliance or agreement between them;
e.g. The small territory was told to declare its alignment with one of the two countries.
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