Word
oriented
Phoneticsori·ent·ed
US/ˈɔɹiˌɛntəd/
UK/ˈɔːɹiəntɪd/
Definitions
01focused on a goal
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. having a specific interest or goal as your main focus.
adj. having a particular focus, interest, or guiding principle; frequently used in compound adjectives.
“The company is very profit-oriented and cares mostly about making money.”
“The university's new curriculum is career-oriented, designed specifically to equip students with the practical skills required by modern industry.”
02physically positioned
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. placed or pointed in a particular direction.
adj. positioned or aligned in a specific direction relative to the points of a compass or other landmarks.
“The solar panels are oriented toward the south to catch the most sun.”
“The ancient temple was precisely oriented toward the rising sun on the day of the summer solstice.”
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03to find your way
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to find your position or get used to a new situation.
v. to familiarise oneself with new surroundings or circumstances; to determine one's position.
“It took me a few days to orient myself in the large city.”
“New employees are given a week to orient themselves with the company's internal software and reporting structures.”
Usage
Often used in the reflexive form 'to orient oneself'.
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Real-World Examples
“An 850-meter-long (2,800-foot-long) row was oriented toward the northern limit for the rising midwinter full moon on the earliest date, Henriksson notes in his paper.” “As everybody knows, this is code for “Clara is not detail oriented”.” - 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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