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US/ˌɔːr.i.enˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌɔː.ri.enˈteɪ.ʃən/
a program that helps newcomers get to know a school or workplace; also a person's basic leanings or interests
In context
All new students attend an orientation before classes begin.
The company runs a two-day orientation for new employees.
Her political orientation is hard to guess from her speeches.
Words that go with orientation
noun + noun
- orientation sessionThe orientation session starts at nine.
- orientation programThe orientation program covers safety rules.
- orientation weekOrientation week is full of events.
verb + noun
- attend orientationYou must attend orientation on Monday.
adjective + noun
- political orientationSurveys ask about political orientation.
- sexual orientationEmployers cannot ask about sexual orientation.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
orientation about the jobCorrect: orientation for the job