orientation

1. The determination of the relative position of something or someone. (countable)
2. The relative physical position or direction of something. (countable)
3. The construction of a Christian church to have its aisle in an east-west direction with the altar at the east end. (uncountable)
4. An inclination, tendency or direction. (countable)
5. The ability to orient, or the process of so doing. (countable) · The homing instinct in pigeons is an example of orientation.
6. An adjustment to a new environment. (countable)
7. An introduction to a (new) environment. (countable)
8. Events to orient new students at a school; events to help new students become familiar with a school. (countable, uncountable)

Plural orientations