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 Each camera has a solar panel mounted on the top that adjusts its orientation based on the position of the sun for maximum charging. PC Magazine, 6 May 2025 Assignments are disseminated after the orientation, according to court records. Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 2 May 2025 The next police chief for Fort Worth should possess a combination of strong leadership skills, integrity, excellent communication skills, community orientation, and a thorough understanding of current law enforcement strategies and techniques. Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025 The shift toward a coaching orientation means managers must help teams develop their own capacity to navigate uncertainty rather than simply directing them through it. Michael Hudson, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for orientation
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Noun
  • In the second part of his book, entitled Fall, Dr Gee examines aspects of our more recent history that threaten our long-term future, particularly intensive agriculture.
    GrrlScientist, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
  • One account of this aspect of his life comes from Allen St John, a journalist who met the head of the Glazer family over a possible book commission in 2000.
    Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 May 2025
Noun
  • Ballet builds strength and alignment, but African dance grounds students in rhythm and culture.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 9 May 2025
  • Where there are opportunities to expand capacity at our facilities, these efforts are done in alignment and agreement with our government partners.
    Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • But this is their first exposure to the training room, the weight room, the schedule, the nutrition, the practice.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 10 May 2025
  • These ballpark neighborhoods also generate higher foot traffic and more media exposure.
    Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025

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“Orientation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orientation. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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