alignment
align·ment
/əˈlaınmənt/ noun , pl -ments
1 [ noncount ] : the state or condition of being aligned: such as
1 a : the state of being arranged in a line or in proper position
wheel alignment
planetary alignment
The parts were not in alignment. = The parts were out of alignment. [=the parts were not aligned]
1 b : the state or condition of agreeing with or matching something else
The school has to bring its programs into alignment with state requirements.
1 c : the state of being joined with others in supporting or opposing something
Many people were surprised by his alignment with the protesters. [=his support of the protesters]
2 [ count ] : an arrangement of groups or forces
New alignments have been created within the political party.
