Word
Definitions
01physical position
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. the physical position or direction of an object compared to its surroundings.
n. the relative physical position or direction of an object or person in space.
日本語:向き※
“The solar panels work best when they have a southern orientation.”
“The architect adjusted the building's orientation to maximize natural light during the winter months while providing shade in the summer.”
Synonyms
02training or introduction
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Education
n. a meeting or training session to help you start a new job or school.
n. a programme or process designed to introduce individuals to a new environment, such as a workplace or university.
日本語:オリエンテーション※
“All new students must attend the orientation on Monday morning.”
“The human resources department organized a three-day orientation to familiarize the new hires with the company's safety protocols and corporate culture.”
Synonyms
03beliefs or preferences
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. your basic goals, interests, or beliefs, such as your political or sexual orientation.
n. a person's basic attitude, belief system, or preference, often used in social or psychological contexts.
日本語:志向※
“The company's new orientation is focused more on technology than sales.”
“Sociologists often study how a person's religious orientation influences their voting patterns in national elections.”
Synonyms
04page layout
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Computing
n. the way a page is turned, either tall (portrait) or wide (landscape).
n. the direction in which a document is displayed or printed on a screen or paper.
“You need to change the page orientation to landscape to fit the whole table.”
“The software automatically detects the device's orientation and adjusts the user interface from portrait to landscape mode.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “orientation” in context.
Adjective
01. particular orientation
“The building's particular orientation allows for maximum sunlight during the winter months.”
adj + noun
Real-World Examples
“For example, adolescents were asked whether they had ever been the target of offenses related to skin color, religion, sexual orientation or physical appearance, either in person or online.” “The researchers also found that the pattern of heat flow changed in predictable ways when the orientation of the crystal changed.” “It’s one of the first brain regions that Alzheimer’s damages: Problems with spatial navigation and orientation are among the earliest signs of the disease, sometimes surfacing before obvious memory loss.” Etymology
From French orientation. By surface analysis, orient + -ation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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