misalignment
noun
Pronunciation: ˌmɪs.əˈlaɪn.mənt
Definition
A state of being positioned incorrectly or failing to match up with a corresponding part.
Examples
The project failed due to a fundamental misalignment between the team's goals and the company's budget.
Regular maintenance is required to prevent the misalignment of the machine's internal gears.
There was a noticeable misalignment in the floor tiles that made the whole room look crooked.
How to Use misalignment
- cause of misalignment (collocation)
- The reason why something is out of place. — "Poor installation was the primary cause of misalignment in the window frame."
- correct a misalignment (collocation)
- To fix a state of being out of place. — "The technician used a laser tool to correct the misalignment of the sensor."
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