alignment
Alignment refers to the process or state of arranging parts into a straight line or into their correct relative positions. Metaphorically, it describes the state of agreement or cooperation between different groups, goals, or ideas.
Ejemplos
3 de 5I need to take my car to the garage because the wheel alignment feels slightly off.
The wheels of my car are not positioned correctly and need to be straightened.
The proposed legislation ensures the alignment of national laws with international human rights treaties.
The new law makes sure domestic rules match global standards.
I'm glad our vacation plans are finally in alignment; we can book the flights today.
Our schedules finally match up so we can travel together.
Antónimos
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Focus on the word 'line' inside 'alignment'. If things are in alignment, they are 'all-in-a-line'.
Quiz rápido
The manager called a meeting to ensure the team's objectives were in ______ with the new project guidelines.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: alignment
Ejemplos
I need to take my car to the garage because the wheel alignment feels slightly off.
everydayThe wheels of my car are not positioned correctly and need to be straightened.
The proposed legislation ensures the alignment of national laws with international human rights treaties.
formalThe new law makes sure domestic rules match global standards.
I'm glad our vacation plans are finally in alignment; we can book the flights today.
informalOur schedules finally match up so we can travel together.
Researchers studied the alignment of the ancient megaliths with the position of the sun during the solstice.
academicScientists looked at how the big stones were positioned relative to the sun.
The CEO emphasized that department targets must be in direct alignment with the company's long-term vision.
businessThe boss said every team's goals must support the main company goal.
Antónimos
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
in alignment with
matching or agreeing with something
political alignment
support for a specific political party or ideology
planetary alignment
when planets appear in a straight line
Se confunde a menudo con
Arrangement is a general word for things in order; alignment specifically implies a straight line or matching goals.
Agreement is a verbal or mental contract; alignment is the structural or strategic state of working together toward the same point.
Notas de uso
Use 'alignment' when discussing technical precision (like machinery) or when discussing how well different strategies or people work toward a single goal.
Errores comunes
Learners often forget the 'g' in the spelling or use the word 'align' as a noun. Ensure you use 'alignment' as the object of a sentence.
Truco para recordar
Focus on the word 'line' inside 'alignment'. If things are in alignment, they are 'all-in-a-line'.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the French word 'alignement', from 'à ligne' meaning 'to a line'.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In modern corporate culture, 'alignment' is a buzzword used to ensure employees understand and support the company's core mission.
Quiz rápido
The manager called a meeting to ensure the team's objectives were in ______ with the new project guidelines.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: alignment
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a
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