Meaning & use
orientation
A general introduction or period of training that helps someone adjust to a new situation, or a person's basic attitude or direction toward something.
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New employees attend a two-day orientation before starting their jobs.
The compass helped the hikers check their orientation before continuing.
A note on using this word
Orientation can mean an introductory training session, a physical direction or position, or a person's fundamental attitude, such as political orientation.
Words with a similar meaning
introductioninduction
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