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1. orientation

noun. ['ˌɔriːɛnˈteɪʃən'] the act of orienting.

Etymology

  • -ation (English)
  • orient (English)
  • orient (Middle English (1100-1500))

Rhymes with Orientation

  • deinstitutionalization
  • institutionalization
  • self-congratulation
  • antidiscrimination
  • telecommunication
  • nondiscrimination
  • misrepresentation
  • mischaracterization
  • internationalization
  • industrialization
  • decriminalization
  • transillumination
  • self-determination
  • renationalization
  • recapitalization
  • prestidigitation
  • misinterpretation
  • misidentification
  • miscommunication
  • experimentation
  • excommunication
  • disqualification
  • discontinuation
  • denationalization
  • decentralization
  • transplantation
  • singularization
  • self-perpetuation
  • securitization
  • reinterpretation

How do you pronounce orientation?

Pronounce orientation as ˌɔriɛnˈteɪʃən.

US - How to pronounce orientation in American English

UK - How to pronounce orientation in British English

How do you spell orientation? Is it oriention ?

A common misspelling of orientation is oriention

3. orientation

noun. ['ˌɔriːɛnˈteɪʃən'] a person's awareness of self with regard to position and time and place and personal relationships.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • -ation (English)
  • orient (English)
  • orient (Middle English (1100-1500))

4. orientation

noun. ['ˌɔriːɛnˈteɪʃən'] a course introducing a new situation or environment.

Etymology

  • -ation (English)
  • orient (English)
  • orient (Middle English (1100-1500))

5. orientation

noun. ['ˌɔriːɛnˈteɪʃən'] position or alignment relative to points of the compass or other specific directions.

Etymology

  • -ation (English)
  • orient (English)
  • orient (Middle English (1100-1500))

6. orientation

noun. ['ˌɔriːɛnˈteɪʃən'] a predisposition in favor of something.

Etymology

  • -ation (English)
  • orient (English)
  • orient (Middle English (1100-1500))