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单词 alignment
释义

alignment

noun

align·​ment ə-ˈlīn-mənt How to pronounce alignment (audio)
variants or less commonly alinement
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 other
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

Example Sentences

The school has to bring its programs into alignment with state requirements. New alignments have been created within the political party.
Recent Examples on the Web Lake County staff will score requests based on alignment with public engagement, risk, evidence basis, equity, performance tracking, fiscal sustainability, budget details, countywide impact, impact vs. effort, leveraged funds and readiness. Gavin Good, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 While the Kentucky High School Athletic Association has a one-class system for softball, the KSCA has a three-class system for its postseason awards based on the KHSAA alignment for track and field. Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 13 June 2022 The public wrangling with organized labor comes as the new construction team, a joint venture called Maryland Transit Solutions, is gearing up to resume major work on the 16-mile light-rail alignment in August. Katherine Shaver, Washington Post, 25 May 2022 Remember: Focus on alignment with brand purpose and archetype, authenticity, reach and engagement, audience type, reliability and strategy. Tolulope Adedeji, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2022 Most of the turnover is on offense — along the line, at quarterback, running back and wide receiver — where only four of 11 starters return (based on a two tight ends/two wide receivers alignment). San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2022 An Exum guide with decades of mountain experience, the 44-year-old works to promote efficient movement by focusing on proper alignment and the fascia that surrounds our muscles. The Editors, Outside Online, 6 Dec. 2021 Based on the morning-skate alignment before the Hawks hosted the Detroit Red Wings in the preseason opener at the United Center, Reichel was set to play on a line with fellow center Henrik Borgstrom and winger Alex Nylander. Phil Thompson, chicagotribune.com, 29 Sep. 2021 Whether the Cowboys can run the ball is normally dictated on the defensive alignment that’s presented. Calvin Watkins, Dallas News, 29 Sep. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1742, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

alignment

noun

align·​ment ə-ˈlīn-mənt How to pronounce alignment (audio)
: the state of being arranged in a line or in proper position
The machine was not working properly because its parts were out of alignment.

alignment

noun

variants also alinement
as in aligning
the way objects in space are arranged in proper relation to one another The alignment of the text with the pictures is off.

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • aligning
  • layout
  • continuity
  • distribution
  • orientation
  • design
  • pattern
  • structure
  • sequence
  • system
  • ordering
  • alining
  • setup
  • order
  • arrangement
  • disposition
  • lining up
  • disposal
  • priority
  • progression
  • array
  • precedence
  • succession
  • chain
  • series
  • procession

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • disruption
  • confusion
  • disorder
  • disorganization
  • upset
  • disconnection
  • disjointedness
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