Alignments: meaning, definitions and examples

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alignments

[ əˈlaɪnmənts ]

^{Context #1}

in mathematics

Arrangement of elements in a particular order, especially when comparing two or more sequences or structures.

Synonyms

arrangement, ordering, positioning

Examples of usage

The student studied the alignments of DNA sequences.
The alignments of the stars in the sky were mesmerizing.

^{Context #2}

in technology

Adjustment of components to achieve a specific position or orientation.

Synonyms

adjustment, alignment, calibration

Examples of usage

The mechanic performed alignments on the car's wheels.
Proper alignments are crucial for the functioning of electronic devices.

^{Context #3}

in a general sense

To arrange or position something in a straight line or correct relative positions.

Synonyms

adjust, arrange, position

Examples of usage

Please align the text to the left margin.
The team needs to align their goals for better cooperation.

Translations

Translations of the word "alignments" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alinhamentos

alinhamentos de texto
alinhamentos de objetos

🇮🇳 संरेखण

पंक्तिबद्धता
मेल

🇩🇪 Ausrichtungen

Textausrichtungen
Objektanordnungen

🇮🇩 penyelarasan

penjajaran teks
penyelarasan objek

🇺🇦 вирівнювання

вирівнювання тексту
вирівнювання об'єктів

🇵🇱 wyrównania

wyrównania tekstu
wyrównania obiektów

🇯🇵 整列

テキストの整列
オブジェクトの整列

🇫🇷 alignements

alignements de texte
alignements d'objets

🇪🇸 alineaciones

alineaciones de texto
alineaciones de objetos

🇹🇷 hizalamalar

metin hizalamaları
nesne hizalamaları

🇰🇷 정렬

텍스트 정렬
객체 정렬

🇸🇦 محاذاة

محاذاة النص
محاذاة الكائنات

🇨🇿 zarovnání

zarovnání textu
zarovnání objektů

🇸🇰 zarovnania

zarovnania textu
zarovnania objektov

🇨🇳 对齐

文本对齐
对象对齐

🇸🇮 poravnave

poravnave besedila
poravnave objektov

🇮🇸 jöfnun

textajöfnun
hlutajöfnun

🇰🇿 түзетілімдер

мәтін түзетілімдері
объект түзетілімдері

🇬🇪 გასწორება

ტექსტის გასწორება
ობიექტების გასწორება

🇦🇿 sıralamalar

mətnin sıralamaları
obyektlərin sıralamaları

🇲🇽 alineaciones

alineaciones de texto
alineaciones de objetos

Word origin

The word 'alignments' originated from the Old French word 'alignement', which came from the Latin word 'alineare', meaning 'to bring into line'. The concept of aligning objects or elements has been essential in various fields such as mathematics, technology, and even interpersonal relationships.