misalignment
noun
mis·align·ment
ˌmis-ə-ˈlīn-mənt 
plural misalignments
: the condition of being out of correct position or improperly adjusted : bad or incorrect alignment
Over time, because of damage and wear, typewriters develop faults and misalignments that render their typescript unique.—
Laney Salisbury et al.
Laney Salisbury et al.… overuse injuries are all too often the consequence of poor technique or misalignment of body parts.—Jane E. Brody
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Regulatory misalignment The domestic risk, however, is compounded by regulatory frameworks that struggle to address the realities of the grid.
—Saman Zonouz, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
Regulatory misalignment The domestic risk, however, is compounded by regulatory frameworks that struggle to address the realities of the grid.
—Saman Zonouz, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Starting the year with intentional leadership conversations helps organizations move faster, reduce misalignment, and improve results throughout the year.
—Roberta Matuson, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Flood brought curiosity to the awkward misalignments of intimacy, and dabbled in self-implication.
—Laura Snapes, Pitchfork, 16 Jan. 2026
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Saman Zonouz, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
Regulatory misalignment The domestic risk, however, is compounded by regulatory frameworks that struggle to address the realities of the grid.
—Saman Zonouz, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Starting the year with intentional leadership conversations helps organizations move faster, reduce misalignment, and improve results throughout the year.
—Roberta Matuson, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Flood brought curiosity to the awkward misalignments of intimacy, and dabbled in self-implication.
—Laura Snapes, Pitchfork, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Misalignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misalignment. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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