Definitions for alignments

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alignments a·lign·ment

Spelling: [uh-lahyn-muh nt]

IPA: /əˈlaɪn mənt/

Alignments is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 993 anagrams from letters in alignments (aegilmnnst).

Definitions for alignments

noun

1. an adjustment to a line; arrangement in a straight line.
2. the line or lines so formed.
3. the proper adjustment of the components of an electronic circuit, machine, etc., for coordinated functioning:
4. a state of agreement or cooperation among persons, groups, nations, etc., with a common cause or viewpoint.
5. a ground plan of a railroad or highway.
6. Archaeology. a line or an arrangement of parallel or converging lines of upright stones or menhirs.

Origin of alignments

1780-90; align + -ment; replacing earlier alignement French

Examples for alignments

Curbs at nearly the exact same spot on opposite sides of the street are popped out of alignment.

Other theories hold that it was a supernova or an alignment of two or three planets.

At least father and son were in alignment on this central thesis: acting “gay”—bad; being thought of as gay—bad.

But this alignment was not the circumstance that struck me as singular.

Psychics and astrologers were employed to attack the enemy and plan tactics based on the alignment of the stars.

As long as this alignment of forces could not be effected the retreat had to continue.

The riflemen had learned their lesson, however, and maintained their alignment.

“His alignment with NOM was really part of a downhill spiral for him,” he said.

There was no alignment—regiments were dashed to pieces—everybody was mixed up.

To preserve the alignment when marching; Guide Right (or left).