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orientation

noun

ˌȯr-ē-ən-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce orientation (audio)
Definition of orientationnext
as in aspect
the state or fact of facing a particular direction a building's orientation is an important consideration in the Chinese practice of feng shui

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Recent Examples of orientation The question is whether the room is giving you information or orientation. — Yann Dang, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026 For investors evaluating the domestic energy landscape, the distinct strategic orientations of the big three independent operators illustrate how this cash windfall is being captured. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026 Eddins says freshmen learn about the school’s history with all its warts in orientation, and the school’s website addresses it directly. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026 San Juan Unified continues to offer enrollment and support services for newcomer and refugee families, officials noted, including orientation programs aimed at helping families navigate local schools. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for orientation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orientation
  1. aspect
  2. alignment
  3. exposure
Noun
  • Turning cryptographic posture management into a continuous discipline involves tackling people, process and technology aspects.
    — Evgeny Gervis, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The business aspect of it, coaching changes, the transfer portal, NIL, there are just a lot of things that went into that.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of aspect
Noun
  • The gap between the objective to be rewarded and the behavior that is actually wanted is a central concern of AI alignment research.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, some other companies are capitalizing on alignment fears.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of alignment
Noun
  • The team measured 13 rare earth elements, including cerium, ytterbium and lanthanum, and examined whether exposure was associated with birth outcomes.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
  • For the most part, garlic grows best if it’s planted about a week or two after the first killing frost in the fall, followed by exposure to several months of cool weather before the spring season starts.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of exposure

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“Orientation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orientation. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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