align

Definitions

General Science

• verb to position something along an axis or line
• verb to add spaces between words in a line to make sure that the line of text fills the whole line and that the column or page has straight sides

Aviation

• verb to set in a correct position in relation to something else

Computing

• verb to make sure that the characters to be printed are spaced and levelled correctly, either vertically or horizontally
• verb to arrange numbers into a column with all figured lines up against the right hand side (right-aligned) or the left-hand side (left-aligned)
• verb to ensure that a read/write head is correctly positioned over the recording medium

Electronics

• To arrange, position, or synchronize a component, circuit, or device in a manner that allows for proper or optimal functioning. For example, the positioning of a read/write head.
• To arrange or position a component, circuit, or device in a manner that allows for proper installation. For example, the installation of a memory chip.

Information & Library Science

• verb to place two objects side by side in a line

Politics

• verb to give support publicly to a political group or party

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Contexts for “align”

10 definitions in context
• General Science
• Aviation
• Computing
• Electronics
• Information & Library Science
• Politics