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Noun

realignment

n.
C1 Advanced US /ɹiəˈɫaɪnmənt/ UK /ɹˌiːɐlˈaɪnmənt/ re·align·ment UK spelling realignments

n.a change in the way things are organized or arranged. It often happens when a group or company decides to focus on different goals or move to a new position.

n.the process of reorganizing or repositioning something to achieve a new configuration or direction. Often refers to strategic shifts in political, military, or corporate structures.


SIMPLE

The company's realignment focused on digital growth.

CONTEXTUAL

After the election, the political party underwent a major realignment to attract younger voters.

COMPLEX

The military's strategic realignment was necessary to address the shifting threats posed by emerging technologies and evolving regional alliances.

However, some analysts push back against suggestions of Malaysia undergoing a strategic realignment.

Al Jazeera· 26 Aug 2026

In another time, the MacBook Neo could have caused a substantial realignment of the lowish-end laptop business.

Ars Technica· 24 Aug 2026
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Level C1 · Advanced
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