orientation

noun

ˌȯr-ē-ən-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce orientation (audio)
Definition of orientationnext
as in aspect
the state or fact of facing a particular direction a building's orientation is an important consideration in the Chinese practice of feng shui

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Recent Examples of orientation One poster circulated a photo of Newell at campus orientation alongside a photo that came out during the aftermath of the lawsuit. — Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 Cassiopeia circles Polaris as Earth rotates, so its orientation changes through the night. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Other amino acids in the protease help ensure these key catalytic amino acids are brought together in the right place with the right orientation. — ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026 With the new moon arriving on Saturday, skies will be dark with minimal moonlight to interfere with viewing, but visibility depends on the strength of the solar wind, cloud cover, and the orientation of the interplanetary magnetic field. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for orientation
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  1. aspect
  2. alignment
  3. exposure
Noun
  • What readers are saying The comments discuss various aspects of maintaining health and well-being as one ages, emphasizing the importance of exercise, healthy eating, adequate sleep, and mental activity.
    — Richard Sima, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • This could mean, say, owning a satellite—but that would only be one aspect of it.
    — Dr. Najwa Aaraj, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of aspect
Noun
  • Crews had to position the final steel and concrete sections above the central crossbeam, where changing wind conditions added to the challenges of maintaining load stability and alignment.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The Lone Star State is ground zero for this supposed great political de-alignment.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of alignment
Noun
  • That exposure is also changing what audiences expect from Egyptian cinema.
    — Essie Assibu, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
  • As the old roadster comes to life on a narrow hillside road, the cacophony of the 12-cylinder engine only amplifies my sense of exposure and vulnerability—and that’s just from the passenger seat.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of exposure

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“Orientation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orientation. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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