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AWL Sublist 5 · Academic Word
orientation
/ˌɔːriənˈteɪʃən/ Syllables: or·i·en·ˈta·tion
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
Training or information for newcomers; a general position or direction of outlook.
Synonyms
introduction
direction
alignment
Antonyms
disorientation
confusion
Translations
orientation in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
توجيه، تعريف
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
معلومات أو تدريب يتم تقديمه للوافدين الجدد لمساعدتهم على التأقلم، أو تحديد اتجاه شيء ما.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Orientation introduces new students to campus services and rules. Political orientation describes a person's general policy preferences studied in social science surveys.
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Memory TipOrient plus -ation — finding direction or being guided at the start.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
International student orientation covers visa rules, library access, and academic integrity expectations clearly.
The survey measured political orientation using validated scales discussed in the methods appendix.
Research orientation sessions introduce undergraduates to laboratory safety before they begin independent projects.
Word Families & Pronunciation
orientation
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| verb | orient |
| adjective | oriented |
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