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Italian

allineamento

/al.li.ne.aˈmen.to/noun · masculineC1
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Meaning

alignment

  • the arrangement of things in a straight line or in correct relative positions
  • the state of agreement or coordination between policies, goals, or factions

In a sentence

Il meccanico ha controllato l'allineamento delle ruote anteriori.

The mechanic checked the alignment of the front wheels.

C'è un perfetto allineamento tra gli obiettivi del team e la strategia aziendale.

There is a perfect alignment between the team's goals and corporate strategy.

Gli astronomi attendono con interesse il raro allineamento dei pianeti.

Astronomers eagerly await the rare alignment of the planets.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
allineamentomasculine · singular
allineamentimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Derived from 'allineare' (to align) using the suffix '-mento'.
  • Commonly used in sports, politics, astronomy, and automotive mechanics.

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