alignment
noun
align·ment
ə-ˈlīn-mənt 
variants
or less commonly alinement
1
2
a
: a forming in line
b
: the line thus formed
3
: the ground plan (as of a railroad or highway) in distinction from the profile
4
: an arrangement of groups or forces in relation to one another
new alignments within the political party
Examples of alignment in a Sentence
The school has to bring its programs into alignment with state requirements.
New alignments have been created within the political party.
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When evaluating technology, the committee must consider a particular set of factors, including alignment with the district’s curriculum, data privacy, security and ethical considerations, compatibility with existing systems and potential for bias.
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On Tuesday, French and the council had come into alignment on aspects of the proposal aside from rules involving body camera footage.
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 27 Sep. 2025
These muscles also act as synergists, working with your glutes and core to maintain alignment through everyday activities.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
When evaluating technology, the committee must consider a particular set of factors, including alignment with the district’s curriculum, data privacy, security and ethical considerations, compatibility with existing systems and potential for bias.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
On Tuesday, French and the council had come into alignment on aspects of the proposal aside from rules involving body camera footage.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for alignment
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“Alignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alignment. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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alignment
noun
align·ment
variants
also alinement
1
a
: the act of aligning : the state of being aligned
b
: the proper adjustment of parts in relation to each other
2
: an arrangement of groups or forces
a new political alignment
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