Alignment
noun
The arrangement of something in a line, or organized in a right way.
The alignment of the stars can tell us a lot about upcoming weather patterns.
Often appears as...
- alignment of planets
- straight alignment
noun
Support or giving aid to a particular group, cause or belief.
His political alignment with the liberal party was well known.
Often appears as...
- political alignment
- strategic alignment
noun
In computing, the arrangement of data to suit the memory structure of computer systems.
Memory alignment is important for optimizing processing speeds.
Often appears as...
- memory alignment
- data alignment
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Technical
noun
In cars and vehicles, the process of adjusting the angles of the wheels so they're in correct contact with the road.
If your car is pulling to one side, it might need a wheel alignment.
Often appears as...
- wheel alignment
- car alignment
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Technical
noun
The arrangement of something in a line, or organized in a right way.
The alignment of the stars can tell us a lot about upcoming weather patterns.
Often appears as...
- alignment of planets
- straight alignment
noun
Support or giving aid to a particular group, cause or belief.
His political alignment with the liberal party was well known.
Often appears as...
- political alignment
- strategic alignment
noun
In computing, the arrangement of data to suit the memory structure of computer systems.
Memory alignment is important for optimizing processing speeds.
Often appears as...
- memory alignment
- data alignment
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In cars and vehicles, the process of adjusting the angles of the wheels so they're in correct contact with the road.
If your car is pulling to one side, it might need a wheel alignment.
Often appears as...
- wheel alignment
- car alignment
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Arrangement
Think of 'alignment' as organizing objects along a straight line or path.
The tiles were laid in perfect alignment on the floor.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Use
'Alignment' can also suggest harmony or balance in non-physical contexts.
Her goals are in alignment with the company's values.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Arrangement
Think of 'alignment' as organizing objects along a straight line or path.
The tiles were laid in perfect alignment on the floor.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Use
'Alignment' can also suggest harmony or balance in non-physical contexts.
Her goals are in alignment with the company's values.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Arrangement
Think of 'alignment' as organizing objects along a straight line or path.
The tiles were laid in perfect alignment on the floor.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Use
'Alignment' can also suggest harmony or balance in non-physical contexts.
Her goals are in alignment with the company's values.
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gives us, actually, I think, reasonable cause to hope. One thing that I'm noticing that I'm, like, a little bit amused by is that when people start predicting what the post-pandemic world is going to be, I notice that their predictions seem to be, suspiciously, in exact alignment with their personal worldview.
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This is your brain on...
And we flashed colors in the two brains to indicate brain areas that respond very similarly across people. And as you can see, this incoming sound induced entrainment or alignment in all of the brains in auditory cortices that process the sounds, but it didn't spread deeper into the brain.
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Space Toilet PIPE Known...
right behind you to help you get the right position on this toilet seat this is one of the deepest darkest secrets of NASA and no one knows about this stuff look down the hole wow there's a camera and there is a TV over here this is for alignment practice this is targeting
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Jeff Speck: The walkable...
And you see this alignment, this strange alignment. Is being more sustainble what gives you a higher quality of life? I would argue the same thing that makes you more sustainble is what gives you a higher quality of life, and that's living in a walkable neighborhood.
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where it's headed, and their role in taking it there, it's not surprising that that percentage of executives who are confident about alignment is so low, which is why there are other people who have a role to play in this. It's important for directors on boards
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Tom Wujec: Got a wicked...
and they also moved from a D rating to an A rating from their customers. Why? Because there's alignment from the executive team. So I'm now on a mission to help organizations solve their wicked problems by using collaborative visualization,
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How to live and act (and...
think it's one of those things where do you trust yeah you have to figure out you trust the services and you know part of what there's at least a commercial alignment of interest because services get punished if they if they cross the line
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How Benjamin Button got...
the the template of moving forward now this was made from a life cast of Brad so in fact anatomically it is correct the eyes the jaw the teeth everything is in perfect alignment with what the real guy has we have these maquettes scanned
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The tyranny of merit PIPE...
This is a moment for a public debate about how to bring their pay and recognition into better alignment with the importance of their work. It is also time for a moral, even spiritual, turning,
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Why winning doesn't...
and then consistently self-examining whether your actions are in alignment with your goals. We are all coaches in some capacity. We all have a collective responsibility
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It's OK to feel...
gives us, actually, I think, reasonable cause to hope. One thing that I'm noticing that I'm, like, a little bit amused by is that when people start predicting what the post-pandemic world is going to be, I notice that their predictions seem to be, suspiciously, in exact alignment with their personal worldview.
Video examples
This is your brain on...
And we flashed colors in the two brains to indicate brain areas that respond very similarly across people. And as you can see, this incoming sound induced entrainment or alignment in all of the brains in auditory cortices that process the sounds, but it didn't spread deeper into the brain.
Video examples
Space Toilet PIPE Known...
right behind you to help you get the right position on this toilet seat this is one of the deepest darkest secrets of NASA and no one knows about this stuff look down the hole wow there's a camera and there is a TV over here this is for alignment practice this is targeting
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Jeff Speck: The walkable...
And you see this alignment, this strange alignment. Is being more sustainble what gives you a higher quality of life? I would argue the same thing that makes you more sustainble is what gives you a higher quality of life, and that's living in a walkable neighborhood.
Video examples
The career advice you...
where it's headed, and their role in taking it there, it's not surprising that that percentage of executives who are confident about alignment is so low, which is why there are other people who have a role to play in this. It's important for directors on boards
Video examples
Tom Wujec: Got a wicked...
and they also moved from a D rating to an A rating from their customers. Why? Because there's alignment from the executive team. So I'm now on a mission to help organizations solve their wicked problems by using collaborative visualization,
Video examples
How to live and act (and...
think it's one of those things where do you trust yeah you have to figure out you trust the services and you know part of what there's at least a commercial alignment of interest because services get punished if they if they cross the line
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How Benjamin Button got...
the the template of moving forward now this was made from a life cast of Brad so in fact anatomically it is correct the eyes the jaw the teeth everything is in perfect alignment with what the real guy has we have these maquettes scanned
Video examples
The tyranny of merit PIPE...
This is a moment for a public debate about how to bring their pay and recognition into better alignment with the importance of their work. It is also time for a moral, even spiritual, turning,
Video examples
Why winning doesn't...
and then consistently self-examining whether your actions are in alignment with your goals. We are all coaches in some capacity. We all have a collective responsibility
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Rory Freedman
American Author
I love animals; I've always loved animals. It's how I identified myself for so long, but I didn't know that in so many ways, I was living my life not in alignment with that. And once I learned about those ways I could be loving animals better, I made those changes, which made me happier and had me living a life that had me contributing.
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Angela Ahrendts
American Businesswoman
Intuition is the wisdom formed by feeling and instinct - a gift of knowing without reasoning... Belief is ignited by hope and supported by facts and evidence - it builds alignment and creates confidence. Belief is what sets energy in motion and creates the success that breeds more success.
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Simon Mainwaring
Businessman
If a brand genuinely wants to make a social contribution, it should start with who they are, not what they do. For only when a brand has defined itself and its core values can it identify causes or social responsibility initiatives that are in alignment with its authentic brand story.
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Pierre Nanterme
French Businessman
If I had a dream, it would be that most of the countries in the world, and especially in Europe and the U.S... have more alignment on a set of principles of tax and economic reform that would create an environment that would be more consistent first, definitely more stable.
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Ajay Piramal
Indian Businessman
I am humble enough to understand there are many people who know much more than I do on many subjects, so I listen to them. Integrity is also critical to leadership, so I believe there must always be alignment between what you think, say, and do.
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Peace Pilgrim
American Activist
To attain inner peace you must actually give your life, not just your possessions. When you at last give your life - bringing into alignment your beliefs and the way you live then, and only then, can you begin to find inner peace.
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Mark Zuckerberg
American Businessman
A frustration I have is that a lot of people increasingly seem to equate an advertising business model with somehow being out of alignment with your customers. I think it's the most ridiculous concept.
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Sal Khan
American Educator
Formal education must change. It needs to be brought into closer alignment with the world as it actually is, into closer harmony with the way human beings actually learn and thrive.
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Mohamed El-Erian
Egyptian Businessman
The global realignment is accelerating the migration of growth and wealth dynamics from the industrial world to the larger emerging economies.
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Jeff Baena
American Director
When people are committed to things, and the world view they have is no longer in alignment with our world view, then it becomes funny.
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Rory Freedman
American Author
I love animals; I've always loved animals. It's how I identified myself for so long, but I didn't know that in so many ways, I was living my life not in alignment with that. And once I learned about those ways I could be loving animals better, I made those changes, which made me happier and had me living a life that had me contributing.
Quote examples
Angela Ahrendts
American Businesswoman
Intuition is the wisdom formed by feeling and instinct - a gift of knowing without reasoning... Belief is ignited by hope and supported by facts and evidence - it builds alignment and creates confidence. Belief is what sets energy in motion and creates the success that breeds more success.
Quote examples
Simon Mainwaring
Businessman
If a brand genuinely wants to make a social contribution, it should start with who they are, not what they do. For only when a brand has defined itself and its core values can it identify causes or social responsibility initiatives that are in alignment with its authentic brand story.
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Pierre Nanterme
French Businessman
If I had a dream, it would be that most of the countries in the world, and especially in Europe and the U.S... have more alignment on a set of principles of tax and economic reform that would create an environment that would be more consistent first, definitely more stable.
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Ajay Piramal
Indian Businessman
I am humble enough to understand there are many people who know much more than I do on many subjects, so I listen to them. Integrity is also critical to leadership, so I believe there must always be alignment between what you think, say, and do.
Quote examples
Peace Pilgrim
American Activist
To attain inner peace you must actually give your life, not just your possessions. When you at last give your life - bringing into alignment your beliefs and the way you live then, and only then, can you begin to find inner peace.
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Mark Zuckerberg
American Businessman
A frustration I have is that a lot of people increasingly seem to equate an advertising business model with somehow being out of alignment with your customers. I think it's the most ridiculous concept.
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Sal Khan
American Educator
Formal education must change. It needs to be brought into closer alignment with the world as it actually is, into closer harmony with the way human beings actually learn and thrive.
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Mohamed El-Erian
Egyptian Businessman
The global realignment is accelerating the migration of growth and wealth dynamics from the industrial world to the larger emerging economies.
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Jeff Baena
American Director
When people are committed to things, and the world view they have is no longer in alignment with our world view, then it becomes funny.
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