align·ment — /əˈlaınmənt/ noun, pl ments 1 [noncount] : the state or condition of being aligned: such as 1 a : the state of being arranged in a line or in proper position wheel alignment planetary alignment … Useful english dictionary
alignment — align·ment … English syllables
alignment — /euh luyn meuhnt/, n. 1. an adjustment to a line; arrangement in a straight line. 2. the line or lines so formed. 3. the proper adjustment of the components of an electronic circuit, machine, etc., for coordinated functioning: The front wheels of … Universalium
alignment — 1. The longitudinal position of a bone or limb. 2. The act of bringing into line. 3. In dentistry, the arrangement of the teeth in relation to the supporting structures and the adjacent and opposing dentitions. SYN: alinement. [Fr. aligner, to… … Medical dictionary
non-alignment — non alignˈment noun • • • Main Entry: ↑non … Useful english dictionary
mis´a|lign´ment — mis|a|lign «MIHS uh LYN», transitive verb. 1. to align incorrectly: »Doors will work even if misaligned (Science News Letter). 2. to put out of alignment: »I…had broken the glass of my watch and misaligned the hands (London Times).… … Useful english dictionary
alinement — noun an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty • Syn: ↑alliance, ↑coalition, ↑alignment • Ant: ↑nonalignment (for: ↑alignment) • Der … Useful english dictionary
Realignment — Re|align|ment 〈[riəlaınmənt] n. 15〉 neues Festlegen der Wechselkurse [engl.; zu re... „wieder, noch einmal“ + alignment „Anordnung“] * * * Re|a|lign|ment [ri:ə la̮inmənt , ri:|ə la̮inmɛnt ], das; s, s [engl. realignment, aus: re = wieder u.… … Universal-Lexikon
Nonalignment — Non|align|ment, auch Non Align|ment [nɔnə lainmənt] das; s <aus gleichbed. engl. non alignment zu non »nicht « u. alignment »das Ausrichten, In Linie Bringen«> Blockfreiheit, Bündnisfreiheit (von neutralen Staaten) … Das große Fremdwörterbuch
malalignment — Displacement of a tooth or teeth from a normal position in the dental arch. * * * mal·align·ment .mal ə līn mənt n incorrect or imperfect alignment (as of teeth) mal·aligned līnd adj … Medical dictionary
Nonalignment — Non|align|ment 〈[nɔnəlaınmənt] n.; s; unz.〉 (Politk der) Blockfreiheit, Nichtanbindung [<Non... + engl. alignment „Anordnung“] … Universal-Lexikon