align·ment

align·ment
/əˈlaınmənt/ noun, pl -ments
1 [noncount] : the state or condition of being aligned: such as
1 a : the state of being arranged in a line or in proper position

wheel alignment

planetary alignment

The parts were not in alignment. = The parts were out of alignment. [=the parts were not aligned]

1 b : the state or condition of agreeing with or matching something else

The school has to bring its programs into alignment with state requirements.

1 c : the state of being joined with others in supporting or opposing something

Many people were surprised by his alignment with the protesters. [=his support of the protesters]

2 [count] : an arrangement of groups or forces

New alignments have been created within the political party.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • Realignment — Re|align|ment 〈[riəlaınmənt] n. 15〉 neues Festlegen der Wechselkurse [engl.; zu re... „wieder, noch einmal“ + alignment „Anordnung“] * * * Re|a|lign|ment [ri:ə la̮inmənt , ri:|ə la̮inmɛnt ], das; s, s [engl. realignment, aus: re = wieder u.… …   Universal-Lexikon

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