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alignment

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Main Entry:
align·ment 
          Listen to the pronunciation of alignment
Variant(s):
also aline·ment 
          Listen to the pronunciation of alinement \ə-ˈlīn-mənt\
Function:
noun
Date:
1790
1: the act of aligning or state of being aligned ; especially : the proper positioning or state of adjustment of parts (as of a mechanical or electronic device) in relation to each other2 a: a forming in line b: the line thus formed3: the ground plan (as of a railroad or highway) in distinction from the profile4: an arrangement of groups or forces in relation to one another <new alignments within the political party>


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