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orientationThe process of becoming familiar with a new situation, or the direction something faces relative to its surroundings.

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: The process of becoming familiar with a new situation, or the direction something faces relative to its surroundings.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɔːriənˈteɪʃən/

Korean meaning: 오리엔테이션, 방향 설정

Korean pronunciation: 오-리-엔-테이-션 (강세: 테이)

Example Sentences

  • The freshman orientation included a campus tour and a pizza party that lasted until midnight.
  • Her political orientation changed dramatically after watching too many YouTube videos.
  • The building's orientation was perfect for solar panels installation.

orientation

NOUN

//ˌɔːriənˈteɪʃən//

The process of becoming familiar with a new situation, or the direction something faces relative to its surroundings.

orientation concept
💡 Concept

The process of becoming familiar with a new situation, or the direction something faces relative to its surroundings.

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orientation rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Find your orientation, reach your destination, join the celebration!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌɔːriənˈteɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootorient
Suffix--ation

Origin

From Latin 'orient' meaning 'east' or 'the direction of the rising sun.' Medieval mapmakers traditionally placed east at the top of their maps, leading to the meaning of 'finding one's direction or position.'

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🎵Rhyme

educationinformationpreparation

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The freshman orientation included a campus tour and a pizza party that lasted until midnight.

😄 Fun example

Her political orientation changed dramatically after watching too many YouTube videos.

The building's orientation was perfect for solar panels installation.

😄 Fun example

During job orientation, she learned that casual Friday meant 'no pajamas' not 'anything goes'.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

introductionfamiliarizationdirectionpositioningalignment

Antonyms

disorientationconfusion