1. plural of alinement; the act or process of arranging things in a line or bringing them into correct relative position
Usage: Also spelled 'alignments' (more common in modern usage); Often used in technical, mechanical, or organizational contexts
2. plural of alinement; a line or series of things arranged in a straight line or in correct relative position
Usage: Also spelled 'alignments'; Used in geometry, surveying, and construction

Examples

• The mechanic checked the wheel alinements on the car.
• Proper alinements of the building's structural elements were critical to safety.
• The surveyor marked the alinements for the new road.
• The alinements of the planets fascinated astronomers.
• Several alinements needed adjustment before the machinery could operate smoothly.