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   alignment

   /əˈlʌɪnm(ə)nt/

   noun

   • 1. arrangement in a straight line or in correct relative positions: "the tiles had slipped out of alignment"
   • ▪ the route or course of a railway or road: "four railways, all on different alignments"
   • ▪ a linear arrangement of stones: "there were originally at least four massive stone alignments running from west to east"
   • 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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