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| a·lign·ment [ ə lnmənt ] (plural a·lign·ments) or a·line·ment [ ə lnmənt ] (plural a·line·ments) |
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1. linear or orderly arrangement: the arrangement of something in a straight line or in an orderly position in relation to something else
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2. positioning of something for proper performance: the correct position or positioning of different components with respect to each other or something else, so that they perform properly
 The wheels are out of alignment.
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3. support or alliance: support for, or a political alliance with, a person, group, argument, or point of view
 shifting alignments within the legislature
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4. ground plan: a ground plan, especially one showing the course of a road or railroad track
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