Definitions

1. noun

the state or process of arranging or bringing into line things so that they are in the correct or desired position or direction

“The engineer checked the alignment of the new highway.”

2. noun

a way of arranging things so that they are in the correct order or position

“The company’s new marketing strategy was an alignment of their advertising and sales efforts.”

3. noun

the state of being in line or in a correct position

“The ship was in perfect alignment with the pier.”

4. verb

to arrange or bring into line things so that they are in the correct or desired position or direction

“The technician aligned the mirrors in the telescope.”

5. verb

to cause something to be in line or in a correct position

“The artist aligned the figures in the painting.”