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).

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.