orientation (n.)

  1. the act of orienting

  2. an integrated set of attitudes and beliefs

  3. position or alignment relative to points of the compass or other specific directions

  4. a predisposition in favor of something; a predilection for expensive cars; his sexual preferences; showed a Marxist orientation

    [ Syn: predilection , preference ]

  5. a person's awareness of self with regard to position and time and place and personal relationships

  6. a course introducing a new situation or environment

    [ Syn: orientation course ]

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