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a⋅lign⋅ment

  [uh-lahyn-muhnt]
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–noun
1. an adjustment to a line; arrangement in a straight line.
2. the line or lines so formed.
3. the proper adjustment of the components of an electronic circuit, machine, etc., for coordinated functioning: The front wheels of the car are out of alignment.
4. a state of agreement or cooperation among persons, groups, nations, etc., with a common cause or viewpoint.
5. a ground plan of a railroad or highway.
6. Archaeology. a line or an arrangement of parallel or converging lines of upright stones or menhirs.
Also, alinement.

Origin:
1780–90; align + -ment; r. earlier alignement < F
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a·lign·ment   (ə-līn'mənt)   
n.  
  1. Arrangement or position in a straight line or in parallel lines.
    1. The process of adjusting parts so that they are in proper relative position: A set of gears needs periodic alignment.
    2. The condition of having parts so adjusted: Binocular lenses that are out of alignment will yield a double image.
    3. An arrangement or positioning of players: a defensive alignment.
    4. The grouping or positioning of teams, as in a conference or league.
  3. A ground plan: Blueprints for the building included an alignment and a profile.
  4. The act of aligning or the condition of being aligned.
  5. An arrangement or alliance of groups: a new alignment of factions in the party.
  6. Sports
    1. An arrangement or positioning of players: a defensive alignment.
    2. The grouping or positioning of teams, as in a conference or league.
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Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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Alignment

A*lign"ment\, n. [F. alignement.]

1. The act of adjusting to a line; arrangement in a line or lines; the state of being so adjusted; a formation in a straight line; also, the line of adjustment; esp., an imaginary line to regulate the formation of troops or of a squadron.

2. (Engin.) The ground-plan of a railway or other road, in distinction from the grades or profile.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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