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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 5179 COCA: 3196

orientation
orientation /ˌorijənˈteɪʃən/ noun
plural orientations
orientation
/ˌorijənˈteɪʃən/
noun
plural orientations
Learner's definition of ORIENTATION
1 
[count, noncount]
a  : a person's feelings, interests, and beliefs信仰；态度；倾向
b  : sexual orientation
2 
: a main interest, quality, or goal爱好；特质；目标
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[noncount]
3 
: the process of giving people training and information about a new job, situation, etc.介绍；培训
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4 
[count] : the position or direction of something方向；方位
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 5179 COCA: 3196

orientation

noun

ori·​en·​ta·​tion ˌȯr-ē-ən-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce orientation (audio)
-ˌen-
plural orientations
1
a
: the act or process of orienting or of being oriented
These materials are for the orientation of new employees.
b
: the state of being oriented
the orientation of the main altar of the church
broadly : arrangement, alignment
the orientation of molecules
2
a
: a usually general or lasting direction of thought, inclination, or interest
the fundamentally human orientation of Greek art Bruce Cole
This company has a decidedly conservative orientation.
b
: a person's sexual identity or self-identification as bisexual, straight, gay, lesbian, pansexual, etc. : the state of being bisexual, straight, gay, lesbian, pansexual, etc. : sexual orientation
3
: change of position by organs, organelles, or organisms in response to external stimulus
The plant's orientation is toward light.
orientational
ˌȯr-ē-ən-ˈtā-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce orientation (audio)
-ˌen-
adjective
orientationally adverb

Synonyms

Example Sentences

These materials are used for the orientation of new employees. They identified as bisexual in orientation. The organization has a decidedly conservative orientation. Her later works were more introspective in orientation. New students need to go through a short orientation before they begin classes.
Recent Examples on the Web The orientation sessions, which typically occur about three times a month, are religiously attended by the company’s top three executives. Paolo Confino, Fortune, 1 Sep. 2022 Some unions had already worked out deals to let their recruiters speak at orientation sessions, but plenty hadn’t. Tim Hoefer, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022 The Elizabeth Hospice holds free orientation sessions via videoconferencing for community members who want to help adults and children facing life-limiting illness or grieving the death of a loved one. Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2022 Create an effective employee orientation program. Provide adequate training. Kiran Mann, Forbes, 13 May 2022 These include orientation programs focused on free expression; workshops and team meetings for athletes, fraternities and sororities; and new pedagogical approaches for faculty. Jennifer Miller, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2022 In addition to practical work experience, Swagelok SkillBridge fellows participate in an orientation process, attend personal and professional development classes, network with other program participants, and meet with Swagelok leadership. Ed Wittenberg, cleveland, 4 Mar. 2022 Volunteers must undergo a background check and an orientation process, and must commit to a regular schedule. Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 21 Feb. 2022 At my own Princeton University, students are greeted at their very arrival on campus with a freshman-orientation program drenched in hypocrisy, double standards, and indoctrination à la Mao. Myles Mcknight, National Review, 13 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of orientation was in 1839

Phrases Containing orientation
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 5179 COCA: 3196

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