misalignment
noun
mis·align·ment
ˌmis-ə-ˈlīn-mənt 
plural misalignments
: the condition of being out of correct position or improperly adjusted : bad or incorrect alignment
Over time, because of damage and wear, typewriters develop faults and misalignments that render their typescript unique.—
Laney Salisbury et al.
Laney Salisbury et al.… overuse injuries are all too often the consequence of poor technique or misalignment of body parts.—Jane E. Brody
Jane E. BrodyExamples of misalignment in a Sentence
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Such misalignment could be deleterious to the organization and both sets of executives.
—Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2024
There is a fundamental misalignment between human attention and intention when engaging with screens.
—Royce Branning, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2024
Internet sleuths spotted more issues, including misalignment on a window in the background and a tile on the floor, as well as apparent inconsistencies around the family’s attire.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2024
The 2022 election The campaign for one of his opponents, state Rep. Grey Mills, seized on Harrigan’s comments, detailing the misalignment from Republican talking points.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2024
However, due to the misalignment of the lunar month with the calendar month, approximately every 33 months, there is an opportunity for two full moons to occur within the same calendar month.
—The Arizona Republic, 23 Jan. 2024
However, the trend in U.S. cigarette smoking provides a promising example of progress in society-wide issues of behavioral misalignment.
—Royce Branning, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2024
Often, there is strategic misalignment—teams pull in opposing directions, causing friction and negatively impacting productivity.
—Dr. Tracy Cocivera, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Scour corporate websites, social media posts, regulatory filings, memos to staff, and media interviews because activists may try to exploit any misalignment.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2024
Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2024
There is a fundamental misalignment between human attention and intention when engaging with screens.
—Royce Branning, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2024
Internet sleuths spotted more issues, including misalignment on a window in the background and a tile on the floor, as well as apparent inconsistencies around the family’s attire.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2024
The 2022 election The campaign for one of his opponents, state Rep. Grey Mills, seized on Harrigan’s comments, detailing the misalignment from Republican talking points.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2024
However, due to the misalignment of the lunar month with the calendar month, approximately every 33 months, there is an opportunity for two full moons to occur within the same calendar month.
—The Arizona Republic, 23 Jan. 2024
However, the trend in U.S. cigarette smoking provides a promising example of progress in society-wide issues of behavioral misalignment.
—Royce Branning, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2024
Often, there is strategic misalignment—teams pull in opposing directions, causing friction and negatively impacting productivity.
—Dr. Tracy Cocivera, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Scour corporate websites, social media posts, regulatory filings, memos to staff, and media interviews because activists may try to exploit any misalignment.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2024
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“Misalignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misalignment. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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