ˌɔ:rɪenˈteɪʃən n. 1
the act or an
instance of orienting; the
state of
being oriented. 2 a a
relative position. b a person's
attitude or adjustment in
relation to circumstances,
esp. politically or psychologically. 3 an
introduction to a
subject or
situation; a
briefing. 4 the
faculty by
which birds etc.
find their way home from a
distance. øorientation
course esp. US a course giving
information to newcomers to a
university etc. øøorientational adj. [app. f. ORIENT]