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Align vs Inline - What's the difference?

align | inline |

In transitive computing terms the difference between inline and align

is that inline is to optimize using in-line expansion while align is 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.

As an adjective inline

is an alternative spelling of lang=en.

align

English

(wikipedia align)

Alternative forms

* aline

Verb

(en verb)
  • 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.

    • Derived terms

    * alignment

    Anagrams

    * * English ergative verbs

    inline

    English

    Adjective

    (head)

    • Verb

  • (computing) To optimize using in-line expansion.

    • Derived terms

    * inlinable