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orientation

noun

/ˌɔː.ri.enˈteɪ.ʃən/

Meaning

the process of becoming familiar with a new situation or environment

The company provides an orientation for all new employees.

new employee orientation

introduction, initiation, training, induction, adjustment

confusion, disorientation

orientation session, orientation program, student orientation, cultural orientation

Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; adroitness.

a natural acid found in citrus fruits, used as a food preservative and flavoring agent

A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.

the process of corroding metal, stone, or other materials

a small hard seed of a cereal plant such as wheat or rice; a tiny particle of a substance

A wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.