Orientation — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌȯr-ē-ən-ˈtā-shən/ ori·en·ta·tion

Meaning & Definition of Orientation

Orientation (noun)

  1. the act or process of orienting or of being oriented
  2. the state of being oriented; broadly, arrangement, alignment
  3. a usually general or lasting direction of thought, inclination, or interest

Orientation (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the state or fact of facing a particular direction

    "a building's orientation is an important consideration in the Chinese practice of feng shui"

    similar: aspect, exposure, frontage
    related: alignment, arrangement

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Orientation

The most common words with a similar meaning to Orientation:

aspect, exposure, frontage

Related Words for Orientation

alignment, arrangement

Word Forms of Orientation

Inflections: orientations

Derived words: orientational (adjective), orientationally (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Orientation

First known use: 1839

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Orientation

Words & Phrases Containing Orientation

sexual orientation, freshman orientation

Frequently Asked Questions about Orientation

What does "Orientation" mean?

"Orientation" means the act or process of orienting or of being oriented. As a noun, it is defined as: the act or process of orienting or of being oriented.

What is another word for "Orientation"?

Other words for "Orientation" include aspect, exposure and frontage. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Orientation" you intend.

How do you use "Orientation" in a sentence?

Examples of "Orientation" in a sentence: "a building's orientation is an important consideration in the Chinese practice of feng shui".

Is "Orientation" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Orientation" is a noun.

Is "Orientation" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Orientation" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Orientation"?

"Orientation" is pronounced /ˌȯr-ē-ən-ˈtā-shən/ and divided into syllables as ori·en·ta·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Orientation"?

First known use: 1839.

What is another word for "Orientation" meaning "the state or fact of facing a particular direction"?

When "Orientation" (noun) means the state or fact of facing a particular direction, synonyms include aspect, exposure and frontage.