cartesian coordinate - one of the coordinates in a system of coordinates that locates a point on a plane or in space by its distance from two lines or three planes respectively; the two lines or the intersections of the three planes are the coordinate axes

enthrone, vest, invest - provide with power and authority; "They vested the council with special rights"

adjust, correct, set - alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard; "Adjust the clock, please"; "correct the alignment of the front wheels"

misalign - align imperfectly or badly; "the elements of the turbine were misaligned"