orientation

noun
UK: /ˌɔːriənˈteɪʃən/
US: /ˌɔːriənˈteɪʃən/

  1. The particular things that someone prefers, believes, thinks, or usually does.

    1. Her sexual orientation is private to her alone now.
    2. The company has a strong customer orientation, focused on meeting client needs.

  2. Training or guidance provided to new employees, students, or members.

    1. New students attend an orientation before classes.
    2. The employee orientation program covers company policies and procedures extensively.

  3. The direction or position of something in relation to its surroundings or to a specific point.

    1. The building's orientation maximizes sunlight exposure.
    2. Pay attention to the map's orientation to understand your current location better.

Synonyms

inclination alignment introduction training position direction

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "orientation" in English means: The particular things that someone prefers, believes, thinks, or usually does., Training or guidance provided to new employees, students, or members., The direction or position of something in relation to its surroundings or to a specific point..

The phonetic transcription of "orientation" is /ˌɔːriənˈteɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌɔːriənˈteɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "orientation": inclination, alignment, introduction, training, position, direction.

Example usage of "orientation": "Her sexual orientation is private to her alone now.". More examples on the page.