alignment
Say it: uh-LYN-munt /əˈlaɪnmənt/ · noun
What “alignment” means
Agreeing on what to achieve and which direction to take.
More precisely: Agreement on goals and direction among people or teams.
Example: “Before the kickoff, we need alignment on what success looks like.”
When to use it
In team planning, when checking that people share the same goals and approach. It is common office language.
Similar words
agreement, accord, coordination
Quick check
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