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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Where there are opportunities to expand capacity at our facilities, these efforts are done in alignment and agreement with our government partners.
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Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Ballet builds strength and alignment, but African dance grounds students in rhythm and culture.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 9 May 2025
The new pope has signaled alignment with Francis’ environmental priorities.
—Mariel Padilla, Them., 8 May 2025
Clamping to Reverse a Warped Door When the source of the problem is a warped cabinet door, replacing the hardware or adjusting the hinges will have little success in correcting its alignment.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
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Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Ballet builds strength and alignment, but African dance grounds students in rhythm and culture.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 9 May 2025
The new pope has signaled alignment with Francis’ environmental priorities.
—Mariel Padilla, Them., 8 May 2025
Clamping to Reverse a Warped Door When the source of the problem is a warped cabinet door, replacing the hardware or adjusting the hinges will have little success in correcting its alignment.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for alignment
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“Alignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alignment. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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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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