aligned

[ uh-lahynd ]

adjective

1. arranged in a straight line:

   The perfectly aligned rows of rubber trees looked like the giant formal garden of an English lord’s manor.

2. arranged in a specified way:

   The term “desktop” typically refers to a computer with a vertically aligned computer case containing the system’s hardware components.

3. adjusted or synchronized for coordinated functioning; in alignment:

   Research has shown that properly aligned tires can save up to 4% on fuel consumption.

   The pain may be caused by overuse, injury, excess weight, or an improperly aligned kneecap.

4. associated or affiliated with a particular group, cause, or ideology:

   You can meaningfully communicate your company’s values by donating a portion of your proceeds to an aligned nonprofit organization.

   The position requires a doctorate in Public Health or an earned doctorate in a closely aligned discipline.

5. systematically coordinated:

   We will work with your business to identify and manage a strategically aligned portfolio of projects.

6. (of stars) in an astrologically significant position:

   The book captures the highest point of the team’s franchise—the 1982 season—and the aligned stars which made it possible.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of align ( def ).

Other Words From

• un·a·ligned adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of aligned¹

align ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

“If you’re trying to develop a model, and all of the federal and state resources are aligned to support a different model, that can be very challenging,” said Sarah Karlinsky, research director at the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley.

From Los Angeles Times

Women's teams have officially made the historic step of becoming "fully aligned" with the men's game at the announcement of the T20 Blast fixtures for 2025.

From BBC

Pope Francis’ representatives have aligned with Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iran, and Egypt to obstruct a deal which would have provided more support, including financial help, for women at the forefront of climate change, Colombia’s environment minister told the BBC.

From BBC

Lamirand took steps to protect her mental health by cutting social media ties with people whose values aren’t aligned with hers.

From Los Angeles Times

In addition to touting her extraordinary qualifications, she savvily aligned herself with the popular Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, who himself won reelection last year by touting support for abortion.

From Slate

Related Words

• matched