Orientation

Pronunciation: /ɔːriənˈteɪʃən/

Definitions of orientation

noun a person's basic attitude, beliefs, or feelings in relation to a particular subject or issue

Example Sentences

A1 My orientation at the new job was very helpful in getting me settled in.

A2 The orientation session for new students will take place in the auditorium.

B1 The company offers an orientation program for all new employees to learn about the company culture.

B2 The orientation of the building allows for maximum natural light to come in.

C1 The orientation of the map was slightly off, causing us to take the wrong turn.

C2 Her strong sense of orientation helped her navigate through the maze with ease.

Examples of orientation in a Sentence

formal The new employee orientation will take place next Monday.

informal I heard there's a orientation meeting for new hires coming up.

slang I have to attend this boring orientation thing for work.

figurative His moral orientation guided him to always do the right thing.

Grammatical Forms of orientation

• past tense: oriented
• plural: orientations
• comparative: more oriented
• superlative: most oriented
• present tense: orientate
• future tense: will orient
• perfect tense: has oriented
• continuous tense: is orienting
• singular: orientation
• positive degree: oriented
• infinitive: to orient
• gerund: orienting
• participle: oriented

Origin and Evolution of orientation

First Known Use: 1760 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'orientation' originated from the Latin word 'orientatio', which means 'to face east'. This term was derived from the Latin word 'oriens', meaning 'rising sun' or 'east'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'orientation' has evolved to encompass a broader meaning beyond just facing east. It now refers to the positioning or alignment of something, as well as one's sense of direction or purpose.