misalignment

/ˌmɪsəˈlaɪnmənt/
noun
  1. The state of being out of proper position or arrangement.
    • A slight misalignment in the telescope caused blurry images of the stars.
    • The printer stopped working due to a paper misalignment inside the machine.
    • The mechanic fixed the misalignment of the car's front wheels.
  2. A lack of agreement or harmony between things, such as goals, values, or interests.
    • Misalignment between the two departments caused confusion about who was responsible for what.
    • The team's misalignment on project priorities led to missed deadlines.
    • There was a clear misalignment between the company's mission and its daily practices.
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