orientation Antonyms

Meaning of orientation

Wordnet

orientation (n)

the act of orienting

an integrated set of attitudes and beliefs

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

a predisposition in favor of something

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

a course introducing a new situation or environment

Webster

orientation (n.)

The act or process of orientating; determination of the points of the compass, or the east point, in taking bearings.

The tendency of a revolving body, when suspended in a certain way, to bring the axis of rotation into parallelism with the earth's axis.

An aspect or fronting to the east; especially (Arch.), the placing of a church so that the chancel, containing the altar toward which the congregation fronts in worship, will be on the east end.

Fig.: A return to first principles; an orderly arrangement.

orientation Sentence Examples

  1. The satellite's orientation must be precisely adjusted to maintain communication.
  2. The building's orientation maximizes natural sunlight, reducing energy consumption.
  3. The aircraft's flight orientation was disrupted by the sudden gust of wind.
  4. The photographer carefully adjusted the camera's orientation to capture the perfect shot.
  5. The surgeon precisely determined the bone's orientation for optimal healing.
  6. The new company's strategic orientation focuses on expanding its market share.
  7. The compass needle indicated the magnetic orientation of the Earth's field.
  8. The team received comprehensive orientation before embarking on their mission.
  9. The molecular orientation within the crystal lattice influences its electrical properties.
  10. The doctor carefully manipulated the patient's limb to assess its range of orientation.

FAQs About the word orientation

the act of orienting, an integrated set of attitudes and beliefs, position or alignment relative to points of the compass or other specific directions, a predis

alignment,aspect, exposure,arrangement,frontage, alinement

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The satellite's orientation must be precisely adjusted to maintain communication.

The building's orientation maximizes natural sunlight, reducing energy consumption.

The aircraft's flight orientation was disrupted by the sudden gust of wind.

The photographer carefully adjusted the camera's orientation to capture the perfect shot.