alignment
noun
align·ment
ə-ˈlīn-mənt 
variants
or less commonly alinement
1
2
a
: a forming in line
b
: the line thus formed
3
: the ground plan (as of a railroad or highway) in distinction from the profile
4
: an arrangement of groups or forces in relation to one another
new alignments within the political party
Examples of alignment in a Sentence
The school has to bring its programs into alignment with state requirements.
New alignments have been created within the political party.
Recent Examples on the Web
Bonus points for bright days, also a big factor in circadian alignment.
—
Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Among the challenges ahead is the alignment of external factors.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Friedberger highlighted the importance of alignment of interest between manager and investor.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Often, teams lack alignment on which tools to keep or retire.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for alignment
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Among the challenges ahead is the alignment of external factors.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Friedberger highlighted the importance of alignment of interest between manager and investor.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Often, teams lack alignment on which tools to keep or retire.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for alignment
Cite this Entry
“Alignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alignment. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
alignment
noun
align·ment
variants
also alinement
1
a
: the act of aligning : the state of being aligned
b
: the proper adjustment of parts in relation to each other
2
: an arrangement of groups or forces
a new political alignment
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share