Meaning of the word misalignment in English
What does misalignment mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
misalignment
US /ˌmɪs.əˈlaɪn.mənt/
UK /ˌmɪs.əˈlaɪn.mənt/
Noun
1.
an incorrect alignment or position
Example:
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The car's steering had a slight misalignment after hitting the pothole.
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The misalignment of the gears caused the machine to break down.
2.
a state of disagreement or incompatibility
Example:
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There was a significant misalignment between the company's goals and its employees' priorities.
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The policy suffered from a fundamental misalignment with public opinion.