Meaning & use
oriented
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Directed toward or focused on a particular goal, interest, or position; also, familiar with or adjusted to a new situation.
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The company is highly customer-oriented, prioritizing service above all else.
It took a few days for the new employee to become oriented to the office routines.
A note on using this word
Frequently used in compound forms, such as "goal-oriented" or "detail-oriented," to describe a particular focus or priority.
Words with a similar meaning
focusedaligned
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Words with an opposite meaning
disoriented
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