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orientation

/ˌɔɹiɛnˈteɪʃən/

Meaning 1

a person's awareness of their surroundings

“He lost his orientation in the thick fog.”
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Illustration of orientation: a person's awareness of their surroundings

Meaning 2

An introduction that helps someone become familiar with a place.

“The new employees attended a training orientation.”
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Illustration of orientation: An introduction that helps someone become familiar with a place.

Meaning 3

the direction or position of something

“The building has a western orientation.”
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Illustration of orientation: the direction or position of something