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ORIENTATION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Orientation.

Orientation - as a noun

The act of orienting

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
direction12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A predisposition in favor of something

Example: "A predilection for expensive cars"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
predilection17preference17

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
orientation course
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
class7course8course of instructioncourse of study
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"His new job required him to attend an orientation session."
"The company provides an orientation program for new employees."
"The orientation of the map was north-south."
"She has a strong spiritual orientation."
"The orientation of the building allows for maximum sunlight."
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Word Game Points

Is ORIENTATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, orientation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ORIENTATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is ORIENTATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, orientation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ORIENTATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is ORIENTATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, orientation is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ORIENTATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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