orientation

ori·en·ta·tion

noun
\ˌōr-ē-ən-ˈtā-shən, ˌȯr-, -ˌen-\

Definition of ORIENTATION

1

a : the act or process of orienting or of being oriented b : the state of being oriented

2

: a usually general or lasting direction of thought, inclination, or interest—see sexual orientation

3

: change of position by organs, organelles, or organisms in response to external stimulus

4

: awareness of the existing situation with reference to time, place, and identity of persons <psychological orientation>

—ori·en·ta·tion·al \-shnəl, -shən-^əl\ (audio pronunciation) adjective

—ori·en·ta·tion·al·ly \-ē\ (audio pronunciation) adverb