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oriented

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɔɹiˌɛntəd// UK //ˈɔːɹiəntɪd// ori·ent·ed

v. focused on or directed toward a specific thing. It describes someone or something that has a clear goal or interest.

v. directed toward or focused on a specific interest, activity, or goal. Often used in combination with a noun to form a compound adjective.


SIMPLE

The new course is oriented toward career development.

CONTEXTUAL

The company is very profit-oriented and rarely invests in projects that do not show immediate financial returns.

COMPLEX

In a service-oriented economy, the primary value is generated through human interaction and specialized expertise rather than the manufacturing of physical goods.

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Commonly follows a noun and a hyphen to create a compound (e.g., 'family-oriented'). When used alone, it often takes the preposition 'toward' or 'towards'.

Pitfall

He is oriented to his workHe is oriented toward his workWhile 'to' is sometimes used, 'toward' or 'towards' is the standard preposition for this sense of focus or direction.

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