orientation
Pronunciation: [ˌɔːr.i.enˈteɪ.ʃən]
Context: "education"
(noun) a process where new students or employees learn about a school or company. It's like showing someone around and explaining how things work so they can feel comfortable and know what to expect.
Example
The orientation for the new students was very helpful, and they learned a lot about the school.
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Without proper orientation, the new employees felt lost and confused on their first day.
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What activities are planned for the orientation session next week?
Context: "direction"
(noun) the way someone or something is positioned or where they are facing. This can also mean how someone feels about a certain idea or group. Like knowing whether you're facing north, south, east, or west.
Example
The map helped us understand our orientation in the city and find our way around.
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Without a clear orientation, they didn't know which way to go and got lost in the woods.
Example
What is your orientation when it comes to teamwork?
Context: "attitude"
(noun) the way someone thinks about things, especially regarding ideas or beliefs. This can show what a person supports or who they relate to.
Example
Her orientation toward helping others has inspired many people in the community.
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His lack of orientation towards teamwork made it hard for him to work with others.
Example
What orientation do you think is important for a good leader?