orienteering

noun
UK: /ˌɔː.ri.ənˈtɪə.rɪŋ/
US: /ˌɔːr.i.ənˈtɪr.ɪŋ/

  1. The sport of finding your way across the country using a map and compass.

    1. We went orienteering in the forest last weekend.
    2. The orienteering club is planning a trip to the national park for a challenging event.

  2. The skill or activity of navigating through unfamiliar terrain using a map and compass, often in a competitive setting.

    1. Orienteering requires careful map reading and quick decision-making.
    2. Success in orienteering depends on a combination of physical fitness and navigational skills.

Synonyms

navigation
orienteering verb

  1. To participate in the sport of orienteering.

    1. They enjoy orienteering on weekends.
    2. Our family likes orienteering because we can spend time together in nature.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "orienteering" in English means: The sport of finding your way across the country using a map and compass., The skill or activity of navigating through unfamiliar terrain using a map and compass, often in a competitive setting..

The phonetic transcription of "orienteering" is /ˌɔː.ri.ənˈtɪə.rɪŋ/ in British English and /ˌɔːr.i.ənˈtɪr.ɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "orienteering": navigation.

Example usage of "orienteering": "We went orienteering in the forest last weekend.". More examples on the page.