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   A·lign·ment

   /əˈlīnmənt/

   

   noun

   • 1. arrangement in a straight line, or in correct or appropriate relative positions: "the tiles had slipped out of alignment"
   • ▪ the act of aligning parts of a machine: "oil changes, lube jobs, and wheel alignments"
   • ▪ the route or course of a road or railroad: "four railroads, all on different alignments"
   • 2. a position of agreement or alliance: "the uncertain nature of political alignments"

   Word Origin mid 18th century: from align + -ment, after French alignement.

   Scrabble Points: 12

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