parallel alignment

Definitions

The arrangement of two or more lines, planes, or objects such that they remain at a constant distance from each other and never intersect.

A state in which multiple components or data sequences are positioned or oriented in the same direction to facilitate synchronized processing or comparison.

Examples

The technician carefully adjusted the sensors to ensure a perfect parallel alignment for the laser beams.

The design of the new bridge relies on the parallel alignment of its support cables to distribute weight evenly.

Synonyms

side-by-side arrangement linear correspondence equidistant positioning aligned orientation coaxial alignment

Antonyms

perpendicular intersection divergent orientation random scattering converging paths disordered arrangement