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Definition orientation in British English

orientation noun

noun
/ˌɔːriənˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
Example

Market orientation emphasizes the needs of the customer.

Example

the university's increasing orientation toward applied sciences

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purpose role goal
2

someone's basic attitudes or beliefs

Example

worries about the political orientation of the commission

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theory culture philosophy
3

information or training that you are given before you start a new job or activity

Example

a work orientation course for recent graduates

Example

There's an orientation day for new students.

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teaching education training
4

the position of an object, or the direction in which it is pointing

Example

Because of the building's orientation the garden gets very little sun.

Synonyms and related words
geo- position direction
Definition orientation in British English