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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024a•lign•ment /əˈlaɪnmənt/USA pronunciation n. - [uncountable] arrangement in a straight line;
adjustment so that parts function properly. - [countable] a state of agreement or cooperation among groups, nations, etc.;
alliance.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024a•lign•ment (ə līn′mənt),USA pronunciation n. - an adjustment to a line;
arrangement in a straight line. - the line or lines so formed.
- Mechanical Engineeringthe proper adjustment of the components of an electronic circuit, machine, etc., for coordinated functioning:The front wheels of the car are out of alignment.
- Governmenta state of agreement or cooperation among persons, groups, nations, etc., with a common cause or viewpoint.
- a ground plan of a railroad or highway.
- Archaeologya line or an arrangement of parallel or converging lines of upright stones or menhirs.
Also, alinement. - French
- 1780–90; align + -ment; replacing earlier alignement
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: alignment /əˈlaɪnmənt/ n - arrangement in a straight line
- the line or lines formed in this manner
- alliance or union with a party, cause, etc
- proper or desirable coordination or relation of components
- a ground plan of a railway, motor road, etc
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