Orientation — Definition & Meaning

What does orientation mean?

noun

The process of determining the position or direction of something in relation to the surroundings, or the state of being aware of one's own identity or role in a particular context.

Example

"The company's new orientation program aims to help employees adjust to the corporate culture."

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Words that share this root

orient orientation orientate orienting

What's another word for orientation?

position direction placement alignment alignment placement

What's the opposite of orientation?

disorientation confusion misdirection

Rhymes with orientation

education relation relation creation