1. (pluralo·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
