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alignment

Pronunciation: [əˈlaɪnmənt]

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Learn how to use alignment in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “similarity”

(noun) when things are arranged in a straight line or when they have the same direction. Imagine lining up toy cars in a row or making sure everyone's opinions match on a project.

Example

The alignment of the books on the shelf made the room look neat and organized.

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The pictures were not in alignment; they were scattered all over the wall.

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Is the alignment of the shelves even across the room?

Context: “relationship”

(noun) the way people or things are connected or harmonized with each other. It's like when friends agree and work well together on a project.

Example

The team's alignment on goals helped them finish the project ahead of schedule.

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There was no alignment between their views, which caused confusion during the meeting.

Example

How can we improve our alignment on the upcoming presentation?

Context: “organization”

(noun) how something is set up or organized to achieve a specific purpose. This can be about making sure everyone knows their role in a group task.

Example

The alignment of tasks within the project led to a successful outcome.

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Without proper alignment of roles, the team struggled to complete their work.

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What changes can we make to improve the alignment of our tasks?

How to pronounce alignment

Pronunciation: [əˈlaɪnmənt]

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