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orientation

The word “orientation” has 5 syllables: o-ri-en-ta-tion

It's pronounced as /ˌɔr.i.ɛnˈteɪ.ʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for orientation?

In the thesaurus, “orientation” has 6 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for orientation along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for orientation

Meanings of orientation

  • noun
    1. The determination of the relative position of something or someone.
    2. The relative physical position or direction of something.
    3. The construction of a Christian church to have its aisle in an east-west direction with the altar at the east end.
    4. An inclination, tendency or direction.
    5. The ability to orient.
    6. An adjustment to a new environment.
    7. An introduction to a (new) environment.
    8. The direction of print across the page; landscape or portrait.
    9. The choice of which ordered bases are "positively" oriented and which are "negatively" oriented on a real vector space.
    10. The designation of a parametrised curve as "positively" or "negatively" oriented (or "nonorientable"); the analogous description of a surface or hypersurface.

Example Sentences

  • The company held an orientation session for all new employees.
  • College freshmen attended orientation to learn about campus life.
  • The orientation of the map helps users understand directions accurately.
  • The architect adjusted the building’s orientation to maximize natural light.
  • Her orientation toward problem-solving made her an excellent team leader.

On this page you'll find 6 synonyms or another words to orientation, such as: alignment, alinement, arrangement, aspect, exposure, frontage.

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