ETYM French aligner; ŕ (Latin ad) + ligne (Latin linea) line. Related to Line, Allineate.
1. To align oneself with a group or a way of thinking; SYN. array.
2. To align with; be or come into adjustment.
3. To bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation; SYN. coordinate.
4. To place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel; SYN. aline, line up, adjust.
To fasten or join with a joggle.
Tooth or pin to prevent surfaces from slipping.
1. To adjust the spaces between words; in printing.
2. To show to be reasonable; SYN. warrant.
3. To show to be right; SYN. vindicate.
ETYM French alignement.
1. The act of adjusting or aligning the parts of a device in relation to each other.
2. The spatial property possessed by an arrangement or position of things in a straight line or in parallel lines.
3. An organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty