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Grammar : Noun

Spell : uh-lahyn-muh nt

Phonetic Transcription : əˈlaɪn mənt

Définition of alignment

Origin : 1790, "arrangement in a line," from French alignement, from aligner (see align). Political sense is from 1933.

noun lining up

Example sentences :

As long as this alignment of forces could not be effected the retreat had to continue.
Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various

There was no alignment—regiments were dashed to pieces—everybody was mixed up.
Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston

The riflemen had learned their lesson, however, and maintained their alignment.
Extract from : « A Virginia Scout » by Hugh Pendexter

To preserve the alignment when marching; Guide Right (or left).
Extract from : « Scouting For Girls, Official Handbook of the Girl Scouts » by Girl Scouts

But this alignment was not the circumstance that struck me as singular.
Extract from : « The Wild Huntress » by Mayne Reid

In a moment more the bridge came into alignment with a clang.
Extract from : « The Adventures of Bobby Orde » by Stewart Edward White

It seems that this alignment is for a stabilization in leaping.
Extract from : « Speciation in the Kangaroo Rat, Dipodomys ordii » by Henry W. Setzer

What this alignment signified may be judged from the following incident.
Extract from : « Starr King in California » by William Day Simonds

Let us face what all this means in the alignment of power in the world.
Extract from : « The Fruits of Victory » by Norman Angell

Examine them often and, if the least wear shows, improve the alignment.
Extract from : « Motion Picture Operation, Stage Electrics and Illusions » by Henry C. Horstmann

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