Affine vs Align - What's the difference?
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(mathematics) Assigning finite values to finite quantities.
(mathematics) Of a function, expressible as (which is not linear, but is similar).
(mathematics) Of or pertaining to a transformation that maps parallel lines to parallel lines and finite points to finite points.
(comparable, chemistry) Having mutual affinity, of two materials.
To refine.
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To form in line; to fall into line.
To adjust or form to a line; to range or form in line; to bring into line.
(computing) To store (data) in a way that is consistent with the memory architecture, i.e. by beginning each item at an offset equal to some multiple of the word size.
To adhere oneself with a group or a way of thinking.