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to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to
  • a training program to orient new employees to the requirements and dimensions of the job

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The first known use of orient was in the 14th century

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“Orient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orient. Accessed 30 Nov. 2021.

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