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  • 21alignment — n. in; out of alignment (the wheels are out of alignment) * * * [ə laɪnmənt] out ofalignment (the wheels are out of alignment) in …

    Combinatory dictionary

  • 22alignment — a|lign|ment [ ə laınmənt ] noun count or uncount 1. ) the position that something is in when it is straight or in the correct place in relation to other things: The bridge was gradually brought into alignment. a ) the organization of activities… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 23alignment — align UK US /əˈlaɪn/ verb [T] ► to change something so that it has a correct relationship to something else: »Later this year, the company will introduce a price platform for its home insurance contracts, and will align all its prices. align sth… …

    Financial and business terms

  • 24alignment — noun 1 (U) the state of being arranged in a line with or parallel to something: the correct alignment of spine and pelvis 2 (C, U) if countries or groups form an alignment, they support each other …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 25alignment — a•lign•ment [[t]əˈlaɪn mənt[/t]] n. 1) an adjustment to a line; arrangement in a straight line 2) the line or lines so formed 3) mac the proper adjustment of the components of an electronic circuit, machine, etc., for coordinated functioning:… …

    From formal English to slang

  • 26alignment — /euh luyn meuhnt/, n. 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: The front wheels of …

    Universalium

  • 27alignment — I (Roget s IV) n. Syn. adjustment, arrangement, allying, association; see alliance 1 , order 3 . • out of alignment, Syn. misaligned, out of adjustment, twisted; see crooked 1 , wrong 2 . II (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) n. positioning,… …

    English dictionary for students

  • 28alignment of element systems — A cheap and simple glide path indicator installed on some general aviation airports. The system consists of painted plywood panels, normally black and white or fluorescent orange. Some of these systems are lighted for night use. The useful range… …

    Aviation dictionary

  • 29alignment time — The minimum time taken by an inertial navigation system (INS) to align precisely with local horizontal and vertical azimuth. Normally, an aircraft or air vehicle should not move or takeoff before the system is aligned, as there would be very… …

    Aviation dictionary

  • 30alignment — /əˈlaɪnmənt/ (say uh luynmuhnt) noun 1. a. adjustment into a straight line. b. the adjustment of mechanical items such as motor vehicle wheels into positions favouring best performance. 2. the line or lines formed. 3. a political alliance as… …