The meaning of Orientation

ˌɔːrɪənˈteɪʃ(ə)n

Orientation – definition

noun
The action of orienting someone or something relative to the points of a compass or other specified positions.
Usage examples:
Studies of locational awareness and orientation in young children
noun
A person's basic attitude, beliefs, or feelings in relation to a particular subject or issue.
Usage examples:
His book is well worth reading, regardless of your political orientation
Synonims:
Attitude Inclination Direction Aim Intention
noun
Familiarization with something.
Usage examples:
Many judges give instructions to assist jury orientation
Synonims:
Adaptation Adjustment Accommodation Familiarization Acclimatization Settling in Induction Training Guidance Introduction Initiation Briefing

Orientation translation into English

Orientation: translate from English into Chinese

方向, 取向, 向, 方针

Orientation: translate from English into Dutch

Oriëntatie, Oriëntering, Richtingsgevoel

Orientation: translate from English into French

Orientation

Orientation: translate from English into German

Orientierung, Ausrichtung, Einstellung, Kurs

Orientation: translate from English into Hindi

अभिविन्यास, नीति, आधार ग्रहण करवाना, ओर मालूम करना, अभिसंस्करण, अभिमुखता, दिशानिर्देश, अनुस्थापन

Orientation: translate from English into Italian

Orientamento

Orientation: translate from English into Korean

정위, 방침 결정, 지도, 본능, 태도 결정, 동향으로 짓기, 교회당을 동향으로 짓기, 동쪽을 찾아내기, 건물 따위의 동쪽을 찾아내기, 외교 따위의 방침 결정, 외교 따위의 태도 결정

Orientation: translate from English into Russian

Ориентация, Ориентирование, Ориентировка

Orientation: translate from English into Spanish

Orientación, Dirección al oriente

Word origin

mid 19th century: apparently from orient.

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Orientation – similar words

orientalism

ˌɔː.riˈen.təl.ɪ.zəm

noun
Style, artefacts, or traits considered characteristic of the peoples and cultures of asia.
Usage examples:
In the skilled hands of dacic and gekic, the mesmeric sound of the music's orientalism was born anew.

noun
Western ideas about the middle east and about east and southeast asia, especially ideas that are too simple or not accurate about these societies being mysterious, never changing, or not able to develop in a modern way without western help

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oriental

ˌɔː.riˈen.təl

adjective
Of, from, or characteristic of asia, especially east asia.
Usage examples:
Oriental countries

noun
A person of east asian descent.

adjective
Relating to the countries of east and southeast asia
Usage examples:
Oriental cuisine/fruits/plants, the concrete floor was covered with oriental rugs.

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orient

noun
The countries of the east, especially east asia.
Usage examples:
The treasures of the orient

adjective
Situated in or belonging to the east; oriental.
Usage examples:
Orient kings

verb
Align or position (something) relative to the points of a compass or other specified positions.
Usage examples:
The fires are oriented in direct line with the midsummer sunset

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Orientation synonims

acclimatization

noun
The process or result of becoming accustomed to a new climate or to new conditions.
Usage examples:
The most important feature of acclimatization to high altitude is an increase in the rate and depth…

noun
The process of changing to suit different conditions of life, weather, etc., or the act of making someone or something do this
Usage examples:
Overseas drivers driving on the opposite side of the road for the first time may need a few days of…

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accommodation

noun
A room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay.
Usage examples:
They were living in temporary accommodation

noun
A place in which to live, work, stay, etc.
Usage examples:
The cost, including flights, accommodation, and meals, was €100,000., temporary accommodation, luxu…

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adaptation

noun
The action or process of adapting or being adapted.
Usage examples:
The adaptation of teaching strategy to meet students' needs

noun
Something produced to adjust to different conditions or uses, or to meet different situations
Usage examples:
[ c ] the movie was an adaptation of a novel.

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adjustment

noun
A small alteration or movement made to achieve a desired fit, appearance, or result.
Usage examples:
I've made a few adjustments to my diet

noun
A slight change made to something to make it fit, work better, or be more suitable, or the act of making such a change
Usage examples:
A small adjustment at the right place can make a significant difference., if the colour does not ap…

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aim

verb
Point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target.
Usage examples:
Aim the camcorder at some suitable object

noun
A purpose or intention; a desired outcome.
Usage examples:
Our primary aim is to achieve financial discipline

abbreviation
Alternative investment market (a subsidiary market of the london stock exchange that allows small companies to be traded without the expense of a full market listing).

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attitude

noun
A settled way of thinking or feeling about something.
Usage examples:
He was questioned on his attitude to south africa

noun
The way you feel about something or someone, or a particular feeling or opinion
Usage examples:
[ u ] start each day with a positive attitude., [ c ] people’s attitudes toward family are set very…

noun
A feeling or opinion about something, especially when this shows in your behaviour
Usage examples:
Attitude towards sb/sth we need team players with a positive attitude towards work., what is your e…

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briefing

noun
A meeting for giving information or instructions.
Usage examples:
A media briefing in the house of commons

verb
Instruct or inform (someone) thoroughly, especially in preparation for a task.
Usage examples:
She briefed him on last week's decisions

noun
Information that is given to someone just before the person does something, or a meeting where information is given
Usage examples:
He discussed the report at a white house briefing on tuesday.

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familiarization

noun
The action or process of gaining knowledge or understanding of something.
Usage examples:
After familiarization with the data by reading it repeatedly, we made a summary

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guidance

ˈɡaɪ.dəns

noun
Advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty, especially as given by someone in authority.
Usage examples:
He looked to his father for inspiration and guidance

noun
Help and advice about how to do something or about how to deal with problems
Usage examples:
She never got any guidance when she needed it., the school district needs another guidance counselo…

noun
Help and advice about how to do something or to deal with problems
Usage examples:
Give/offer/provide guidance (to sb) the website offers guidance to employers on employment law., gu…

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inclination

noun
A person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way; a disposition.
Usage examples:
John was a scientist by training and inclination

noun
A preference or tendency, or a feeling that makes a person want to do something
Usage examples:
Tony has a strong inclination toward the arts., if i were in your situation, my inclination would b…

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initiation

ɪˌnɪʃ.iˈeɪ.ʃən

noun
The action of admitting someone into a secret or obscure society or group, typically with a ritual.
Usage examples:
Rituals of initiation

noun
The act of beginning something
Usage examples:
The initiation and carrying out of such a measure, he wrote, is absolutely necessary., [ c ] one fr…

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intention

noun
A thing intended; an aim or plan.
Usage examples:
She was full of good intentions

noun
Something that you want and plan to do; an aim
Usage examples:
[ u ] i have no intention of selling this house., [ c ] he had good intentions (= he meant to be ki…

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