Meaning

(countable) The determination of the relative position of something or someone..

Definitions by Sense

1. (countable) The determination of the relative position of something or someone.
2. (countable) The relative physical position or direction of something.
3. (uncountable) The construction of a Christian church to have its aisle in an east-west direction with the altar at the east end.
4. (countable) An inclination, tendency or direction.
5. (countable) The ability to orient, or the process of so doing.
6. (countable) An adjustment to a new environment.
7. (countable) An introduction to a (new) environment.
8. (typography, countable) The direction of print across the page; landscape or portrait.

Example Sentences

The homing instinct in pigeons is an example of orientation.

And now, I want to help other asexual people to embrace their orientation without an instilled core of self-doubt.

Word Forms

• orientations

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When Should You Use Orientation?

Use orientation when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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