orientation
/ˌɔː.ɹi.ənˈteɪ.ʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: orientations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The determination of the relative position of something or someone.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The relative physical position or direction of something.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “orientation” mean?
The determination of the relative position of something or someone.
Is “orientation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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