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noun
1.
the Orient,
a.
the countries of Asia, especially East Asia.
b.
(formerly) the countries to the E of the Mediterranean.
2.
Jewelry.
a.
an orient pearl.
b.
the iridescence of a pearl.
3.
the east; the eastern region of the heavens or the world.
verb (used with object)
4.
to adjust with relation to, or bring into due relation to surroundings, circumstances, facts, etc.
5.
to familiarize (a person) with new surroundings or circumstances, or the like: lectures designed to orient the new students.
6.
to place in any definite position with reference to the points of the compass or other locations: to orient a building north and south.
7.
to direct or position toward a particular object: Orient it toward that house.
8.
EXPANDto determine the position of in relation to the points of the compass; get the bearings of.
9.
to place so as to face the east, especially to build (a church) with the chief altar to the east and the chief entrance to the west.
10.
Surveying. to set (the horizontal circle of a surveying instrument) so that readings give correct azimuths.
11.
COLLAPSEMathematics. to assign to (a surface) a constant, outward direction at each point.
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Oriented
is always a great word to know.
So is gobo. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
verb (used without object)
12.
to turn toward the east or in any specified direction.
adjective
13.
(of a gem or pearl) exceptionally fine and lustrous; oriental.
14.
Archaic. rising or appearing, especially as from below the horizon: the orient sun.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French < Latin orient- (stem of oriēns) the east, sunrise, noun use of present participle of orīrī to rise; see -ent
1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French < Latin orient- (stem of oriēns) the east, sunrise, noun use of present participle of orīrī to rise; see -ent
Related forms
o·ri·ent·er, noun
self-o·ri·ent·ed, adjective
well-o·ri·ent·ed, adjective
Synonyms
5. accustom, relate, orientate.
5. accustom, relate, orientate.
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Example Sentences
- No clarifications on whether it is teaching or research oriented and the topics seem completely off hand.
- We have become a punishment oriented society rather than a solution oriented society which is a sure path to failure.
- We live in a society oriented around our inner wonderfulness.
WordNet
| oriented | |
adjective | |
| adjusted or located in relation to surroundings or circumstances; sometimes used in combination; "the house had its large windows oriented toward the ocean view"; "helping freshmen become oriented to college life"; "the book is value-oriented throughout" [ant: unoriented] |
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