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Oriented

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Having a specific orientation (positioning or direction)..

Definitions by Sense

Having a specific orientation (positioning or direction).
(often with with or in) Having had an orientation (an introduction to a topic or place).
(geometry, topology) In any of various technical senses, admitting or being equipped with a notion of handedness (i.e. of distinguishing clockwise and anticlockwise). See Orientability on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
(in compounds) Having (something) as a primary concern or guiding principle; focused on (something).
simple past and past participle of orient

Example Sentences

During assembly, keep the tab oriented toward the slot that it will later enter.

They are now oriented with the main campus.

I am no expert in geometry, but I am suitably oriented in it.

Word Forms

more oriented
most oriented
orientated

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What does oriented mean?

Oriented means Having a specific orientation (positioning or direction)..

What is a synonym for oriented?

Common synonyms include focused, directed, destined, orientated.

What is the opposite of oriented?

Possible antonyms include unoriented.

How do you use oriented in a sentence?

During assembly, keep the tab oriented toward the slot that it will later enter.

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Definitions by Sense

Having a specific orientation (positioning or direction).

(often with with or in) Having had an orientation (an introduction to a topic or place).

(geometry, topology) In any of various technical senses, admitting or being equipped with a notion of handedness (i.e. of distinguishing clockwise and anticlockwise). See Orientability on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

(in compounds) Having (something) as a primary concern or guiding principle; focused on (something).

simple past and past participle of orient

Frequently Asked Questions

What does oriented mean?

Oriented means Having a specific orientation (positioning or direction)..

What is a synonym for oriented?

Common synonyms include focused, directed, destined, orientated.

What is the opposite of oriented?

Possible antonyms include unoriented.

How do you use oriented in a sentence?

During assembly, keep the tab oriented toward the slot that it will later enter.

Sources & Attribution

FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.