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orientation

orien·ta·tion

US/ˌɔː.ɹi.ənˈteɪ.ʃən/ fairly common

noun

1.

the act of orienting

2.

an integrated set of attitudes and beliefs

3.

position or alignment relative to points of the compass or other specific directions

4.

a predisposition in favor of something

  • “a predilection for expensive cars”
  • “his sexual preferences”
  • “showed a Marxist orientation”
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5.

a person''s awareness of self with regard to position and time and place and personal relationships

6.

a course introducing a new situation or environment

Synonyms

Origin

From French orientation.

Phrases

  • family of orientation
  • macro-level orientation
  • micro-level orientation
  • orientation cage
  • orientation camp
  • orientation course
  • orientation week
  • romantic orientation

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