reorientation

American  

[ree-awr-ee-uhn-tey-shuhn, -en-, -ohr-] / riˌɔr i ənˈteɪ ʃən, -ɛn-, -ˌoʊr- /

noun

1. the act or state of reorienting or of being reoriented.

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Etymology

Origin of reorientation

First recorded in 1915–20; re- + orientation

Example Sentences

Under the leadership of former New York Times and BBC head Mark Thompson, CNN is undergoing a major strategic reorientation to reduce its dependence on traditional television audiences.

From Barron's

In a country where “consumption downgrade” has become a buzzword, the rise of spiritual consumption represents not withdrawal but reorientation.

From Barron's

He added that the economy would need a wholesale reorientation rather than a redistribution of resources in favor of the victors.

From Los Angeles Times

But Barkin said that would mean “a tremendous urban redesign. It would require massive urban reorientation of people — and huge investments.”

From Los Angeles Times

This active reorientation towards a few, particularly close relationships could explain why ageing humans live in ever smaller social networks.

From Science Daily