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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For higher education, lawmakers should focus on career readiness, affordability, and alignment with workforce needs so students graduate with real skills, not just credentials.
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That alignment also carried practical weight.
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An eclipse season occurs when this alignment also happens close to the plane of Earth's orbit around the sun, according to NASA.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
That alignment also carried practical weight.
—New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
An eclipse season occurs when this alignment also happens close to the plane of Earth's orbit around the sun, according to NASA.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
However, the benefits of alignment in player development are proven.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2026
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 15 Feb. 2026.
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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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