انگریزی

alignment

gb/əlˈaɪnmənt/ us/əlˈaɪnmənt/
B1 انگریزی
~ 7700
معانی
0 معانی
اسم B2 state
1

agreement or harmony of goals

A situation where people or plans agree and move in the same direction.

استعمال کا انداز: alignment of [something] with [something]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes say *alignment to* instead of *alignment with*. In this sense, English normally uses *alignment with*: “alignment with our goals”, not “alignment to our goals.” Another common confusion is with *assignment*, which is unrelated and means a task or piece of work.
ہم معنی الفاظ
agreement (General term; does not always suggest ongoing, structured cooperation the way “alignment” often does in business contexts.) | harmony (Emphasizes smooth, peaceful relations more than shared strategy or structure.) | consistency (Stresses being the same or not conflicting, rather than actively working together.)
متضاد الفاظ
misalignment (Direct opposite; ideas or actions do not match or support each other.) | conflict (Highlights active opposition, not just a lack of agreement.) | disconnect (Focuses on a gap or separation between ideas or groups.)
لفظی تراکیب
strategic alignment |alignment of goals |alignment with values |alignment of interests |close alignment |lack of alignment
موضوعات
business |politics |relationships |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • There is strong alignment between the company’s mission and its day‑to‑day decisions.
  • We need better alignment of our marketing and sales strategies.
  • The project failed because there was no alignment between the team and senior leadership.
  • Her personal values are in clear alignment with the organization’s culture.
  • International alignment on climate policy is essential for real progress.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • There is good alignment between the team and the manager.
  • We want alignment of our plans with the company’s goals.
  • His ideas are not in alignment with our values.
  • The two companies worked to create alignment of their strategies.
  • Better alignment between schools and parents helps students.
اسم B2 state
2

straight or correct physical position

The way parts of something are lined up or placed so they are correct and straight.

استعمال کا انداز: alignment of [part] with [part]
عام غلطی:
Learners may use *line* instead of *alignment*, saying “the wheels are not in line” where “the wheels are out of alignment” is more natural in technical contexts. Also, *alignment* here is usually uncountable: we say “the alignment is off,” not “an alignment is off,” except in set phrases like “a wheel alignment.”
ہم معنی الفاظ
positioning (General term for where things are placed; does not always imply straightness or correctness.) | arrangement (Broader; may refer to overall layout, not specifically straight or technically correct placement.)
متضاد الفاظ
misalignment (Specific opposite; parts are not in the correct place or line.) | displacement (Focuses on something being moved from its proper position.)
لفظی تراکیب
wheel alignment |spinal alignment |proper alignment |body alignment |axle alignment |correct alignment
موضوعات
technology |health |daily life |science |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • The mechanic checked the wheel alignment after replacing the tires.
  • Poor desk posture can cause bad spinal alignment over time.
  • A slight misalignment of the camera lens can ruin the picture quality.
  • Yoga helps improve body alignment and balance.
  • The engineer adjusted the alignment of the two metal plates before welding them.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The car shakes because the wheel alignment is bad.
  • Good spinal alignment is important for a healthy back.
  • He fixed the alignment of the doors so they close smoothly.
  • The technician checked the alignment of the machine parts.
  • Exercise can help improve the alignment of your body.
اسم technical B1 relation
3

positioning of text or images

How text or pictures are placed on a page, for example to the left, right, or center.

استعمال کا انداز: [choose/set/change] the alignment of [text/image]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes say *direction* instead of *alignment*, e.g. “change the direction of the text” when they mean “change the text alignment.” Also, in software menus the usual terms are “left alignment,” “right alignment,” or “center alignment,” not “left side text” or similar phrases.
ہم معنی الفاظ
justification (In word processing, often refers specifically to spacing lines so both margins are straight.) | layout (Broader; covers overall page design, not just alignment.)
متضاد الفاظ
misalignment (Indicates elements are not lined up or placed as intended.) | ragged text (Describes text edges that are not aligned in a straight line.)
لفظی تراکیب
left alignment |right alignment |center alignment |text alignment |page alignment |justify alignment
موضوعات
technology |media |communication |education
مثالیں
  • Change the alignment of the heading to center so it looks more balanced.
  • The designer adjusted the alignment of the logo with the text.
  • Make sure the alignment is set to left for body paragraphs.
  • The slide looks messy because the text alignment is inconsistent.
  • You can control image alignment from the formatting toolbar.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • Please set the text alignment to center.
  • The title looks better with left alignment.
  • He changed the alignment of the picture on the slide.
  • The page looks strange because the alignment is wrong.
  • We must check the alignment of all the headings.
اسم formal C1 relation
4

political or international side chosen

The side or group that a country or party chooses to support in politics or world affairs.

استعمال کا انداز: alignment with [country/ideology/group]
عام غلطی:
Learners may confuse *alignment* with *alliance*. An *alliance* is usually a formal agreement, while *alignment* can be a broader or more informal political position or tendency.
ہم معنی الفاظ
alliance (Suggests a formal agreement or partnership, not just a general position or tendency.) | orientation (Stresses general direction or tendency, sometimes less formal or explicit than *alignment*.)
متضاد الفاظ
nonalignment (Specifically refers to avoiding formal alignment with major power blocs.) | opposition (Indicates active resistance rather than just a different position.)
لفظی تراکیب
political alignment |military alignment |ideological alignment |alignment with the West |non-alignment |shift in alignment
موضوعات
politics |international relations |law |relationships
مثالیں
  • The country’s alignment with the Western bloc has shaped its foreign policy for decades.
  • There has been a clear shift in political alignment among young voters.
  • The treaty signaled a new military alignment in the region.
  • Some parties advocate closer alignment with the European Union.
  • During the Cold War, many nations tried to avoid alignment with either superpower.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The new government wants closer alignment with Europe.
  • His political alignment is clearly to the left.
  • Many countries changed their alignment after the war.
  • The party’s alignment with business interests angered some voters.
  • Some states chose non-alignment during the conflict.
unknown technical B2 state
5

straightness and position of teeth

How straight and well‑placed the teeth are in the mouth.

استعمال کا انداز: alignment of [someone’s] teeth
عام غلطی:
Learners may say *line* instead of *alignment*, for example, “My teeth are not in a good line.” The natural phrase is “My teeth alignment is not good” or “My teeth are not well aligned.”
ہم معنی الفاظ
occlusion (Specialist dental term for how the upper and lower teeth meet; more technical than *alignment*.) | positioning (General term; does not specifically suggest straightness the way *alignment* does.)
متضاد الفاظ
malocclusion (Technical dental term for abnormal contact and poor alignment of teeth.) | crowding (Refers to teeth being too close together and out of proper alignment.)
لفظی تراکیب
teeth alignment |dental alignment |correct alignment |poor alignment |improve alignment |fix alignment
موضوعات
health |medicine |body
مثالیں
  • Braces are often used to correct the alignment of a child’s teeth.
  • The dentist said my teeth alignment has improved a lot this year.
  • Clear aligners can gradually change the alignment of your teeth without metal wires.
  • Poor alignment of the teeth can make chewing difficult.
  • She was unhappy with the alignment of her front teeth and visited an orthodontist.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • Braces can fix the alignment of your teeth.
  • My teeth alignment is not good, so I wear braces.
  • The dentist checked the alignment of my teeth.
  • He wants better alignment of his front teeth.
  • Good teeth alignment can improve your smile.
اسم technical C1 entity
6

RPG moral/ethical category

In some games, a label like “good” or “evil” that shows how a character usually behaves.

استعمال کا انداز: [character] has a[n] [type] alignment
عام غلطی:
Learners may misunderstand this as a general life term. In this sense, *alignment* is mostly limited to games and fantasy worlds, and usually has fixed categories like *lawful good* or *chaotic neutral*.
ہم معنی الفاظ
moral type (Informal description; not a fixed technical term, but explains the role of alignment.) | ethic code (Describes guiding rules of behavior; *alignment* in games is usually simpler and more categorical.)
متضاد الفاظ
neutrality (In some game systems, being neutral is the opposite of having a clearly good or evil alignment.)
لفظی تراکیب
good alignment |evil alignment |lawful alignment |chaotic alignment |change alignment |alignment system
موضوعات
games |fantasy |arts_entertainment |communication
مثالیں
  • The game uses a classic nine‑point alignment system from lawful good to chaotic evil.
  • Changing your alignment to evil will affect how non‑player characters react to you.
  • His character’s alignment is chaotic neutral, so he often acts unpredictably.
  • The rules say that certain spells are only available to characters of good alignment.
  • Playing a character with a strict lawful alignment can be challenging but fun.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • In this game, every character has an alignment.
  • Her character has a good alignment.
  • He changed his alignment from neutral to evil.
  • The rules tell you how your alignment affects the story.
  • Your actions in the game can change your alignment.
اسم technical C1 event
7

celestial bodies in one line

When the sun, moon, planets, or stars seem to be in a straight line in the sky.

استعمال کا انداز: alignment of [celestial bodies]
عام غلطی:
Learners may think this sense is metaphorical (as in “when everything is in alignment in my life”). Here it is literal: it describes the physical positions of objects in space.
ہم معنی الفاظ
conjunction (Astronomy term; can refer more generally to bodies appearing close together, not always in a straight line.)
متضاد الفاظ
dispersal (Bodies appear spread out rather than collected in a line.)
لفظی تراکیب
planetary alignment |rare alignment |solar alignment |lunar alignment |perfect alignment |celestial alignment
موضوعات
science |space |nature
مثالیں
  • A rare planetary alignment will be visible just before dawn tomorrow.
  • Some ancient monuments were built to mark the alignment of the sun and certain stars.
  • The eclipse occurs when there is a precise alignment of the sun, moon, and Earth.
  • Astronomers are excited about the upcoming alignment of the outer planets.
  • The alignment of the moon and Jupiter created a striking view in the night sky.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • We can see a special planetary alignment tonight.
  • An eclipse needs a perfect alignment of the sun, moon, and Earth.
  • The scientist talked about the alignment of the planets.
  • People watched the rare alignment in the sky.
  • The temple is built to show the alignment of the sun on certain days.
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IPA
GB/əlˈaɪnmənt/
US/əlˈaɪnmənt/
ہجا بندی اور زور
align - ment (2 ہجے)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ment)
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Noun
  • Base: alignment
  • Plural: alignment, alignments
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
alignments noun
Core family
align verb B2 aligned adjective
Related words
realign verb realignment noun
Negative and opposite forms
misalign verb misalignment noun misaligned adjective unaligned adjective
عبارات

achieve alignment

1
/ət͡ʃˈiv əlˈaɪnmənt/
fixed phrase formal

successfully reach a matching state

To reach a situation where things agree or match as planned.

مثالیں
  • The merger will only work if we achieve alignment across all departments.
  • The trainer helped her achieve alignment in her running form.

alignment of interests

1
/əlˈaɪnmənt əv ˈɪntɚˌɛsts/
fixed phrase formal

matching benefits or goals

A situation where what different people want or benefit from is the same.

مثالیں
  • The contract is designed to create alignment of interests between investors and management.
  • A strong alignment of interests can make partnerships more stable.

bring into alignment

1
/bɹˈɪŋ ˈɪntu əlˈaɪnmənt/
fixed phrase

make things match or agree

To make things agree, work together, or line up in the right way.

مثالیں
  • We need to bring our budget into alignment with our actual spending.
  • The therapist helped him bring his posture into alignment.

come into alignment

1
/kˈʌm ˈɪntu əlˈaɪnmənt/
fixed phrase

start to agree or line up

To begin to agree, fit together, or be in the right position.

مثالیں
  • Over time, their interests came into alignment.
  • As the machine warmed up, the moving parts slowly came into alignment.

in alignment with

1
/ˈɪn əlˈaɪnmənt wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase

in agreement or correct relation

Agreeing with something or matching it in an important way, or being in the right position with it.

مثالیں
  • Our plans are now in alignment with the company’s long‑term strategy.
  • The holes in the metal plates must be in alignment with each other before you drill.

out of alignment

1
/ˈaʊt əv əlˈaɪnmənt/
fixed phrase

not correctly positioned or matching

Not in the right position, or not matching or agreeing as it should.

مثالیں
  • The wheels are slightly out of alignment, which is why the car pulls to the left.
  • Her ideas are out of alignment with the rest of the team.

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