aligned

/əˈlaɪnd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Having been placed, arranged or formed in alignment (with something).

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Allied or working together with a common goal.

Adjective

Examples

AI research and development should be refocused on making today's powerful, state-of-the-art systems more accurate, safe, interpretable, transparent, robust, aligned, trustworthy, and loyal.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “aligned” mean?

Having been placed, arranged or formed in alignment (with something).

Is “aligned” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.