Alignment | Mean of alignment in English Dictionary

/əˈlaɪnmənt/

• Noun
• the state or condition of being aligned: such as
• the state of being arranged in a line or in proper position
1. wheel alignment
2. planetary alignment
3. The parts were not in alignment. = The parts were out of alignment. [=the parts were not aligned]
• the state or condition of agreeing with or matching something else
1. The school has to bring its programs into alignment with state requirements.

• the state of being joined with others in supporting or opposing something
1. Many people were surprised by his alignment with the protesters. [=his support of the protesters]
• an arrangement of groups or forces
1. New alignments have been created within the political party.