align·ment 
/əˈlaɪnmənt/ noun
plural align·ments /əˈlaɪnmənt/ noun 1 [noncount] : the state or condition of being aligned: such as a : the state of being arranged in a line or in proper position
▪ wheel alignment ▪ planetary alignment ▪ The parts were not in alignment. = The parts were out of alignment. [=the parts were not aligned]
b : the state or condition of agreeing with or matching something else
▪ The school has to bring its programs into alignment with state requirements.
c : the state of being joined with others in supporting or opposing something
▪ Many people were surprised by his alignment with the protesters. [=his support of the protesters] 2 [count] : an arrangement of groups or forces
▪ New alignments have been created within the political party.
▪ wheel alignment ▪ planetary alignment ▪ The parts were not in alignment. = The parts were out of alignment. [=the parts were not aligned]
b : the state or condition of agreeing with or matching something else
▪ The school has to bring its programs into alignment with state requirements.
c : the state of being joined with others in supporting or opposing something
▪ Many people were surprised by his alignment with the protesters. [=his support of the protesters]
▪ New alignments have been created within the political party.
