orientation
noun
the act or process of orienting.
orientations
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pluralof orientation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"The Fifa World Cup 2026 is an inclusive event that welcomes people from all backgrounds. Fans of all sexual orientations and gender identities are welcome at matches and events," it said in a statement.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
The meandering floor plan, with its rooms of various sizes and orientations alongside their resulting passageways and corners, demands that you wander, not map, your perusal of the galleries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
That work launched a new field of research known as "twistronics," which studies the surprising effects that emerge when ultra-thin materials are stacked and twisted at exact orientations.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2025
The VSM model describes systems at five levels: The first three dealing with things as they are, the fourth deals with future possibilities and the fifth deals with the tensions between those orientations.
From Salon ● May 10, 2025
Axis orientations affected the rate of spread of crops and livestock, and possibly also of writing, wheels, and other inventions.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
