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Word: Orientation
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 19th century: apparently from orient
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌɔːrɪənˈteɪʃn
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌɒrɪənˈteɪʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the action of orienting someone or something relative to the points of a compass or other specified positions
Short Definition:action of orienting
Examples:- studies of locational awareness and orientation in young children
Definition:
a person's basic attitude, beliefs, or feelings in relation to a particular subject or issue
Short Definition:person's basic beliefs or feelings
Examples:- his book is well worth reading, regardless of your political orientation
Definition:
familiarization with something
Short Definition:familiarization
Examples:- many judges give instructions to assist jury orientation
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