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orientation

o·ri·en·ta·tion [ àwree ən táysh'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1.  (plural o·ri·en·ta·tions) introductory session: a meeting or series of events at which introductory information or training is provided to somebody embarking on something new such as a course of study

2. positioning: the positioning of something, or the position or direction in which something lies
slopes with a southerly orientation

3. direction of development: the direction in which something such as a proposal is developed or focused
the program's clear orientation toward the white middle class

4. leaning: the direction in which somebody's thoughts, interests, or tendencies lie
irrespective of sexual orientation

5. process of becoming accustomed: the process of becoming accustomed to a new situation or set of surroundings

6. chemistry arrangement in crystal or molecule: the arrangement of atoms, ions, radicals, or groups relative to each other in crystals or molecules

7. biology reaction to stimulus: movement or direction of growth in response to a stimulus, e.g. the way a plant grows in response to light


o·ri·en·ta·tion·al adjective
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