oriented Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb be oriented
   orient; point.
   
   • The weather vane points North
   • the dancers toes pointed outward
2. verb determine one's position with reference to another point
   orientate; orient.
   
   • We had to orient ourselves in the forest
3. verb cause to point
   orient.
   
   • Orient the house towards the West
4. verb familiarize (someone) with new surroundings or circumstances
   orient.
   
   • The dean of students tries to orient the freshmen
5. verb adjust to a specific need or market
   tailor; orient.
   
   • a magazine oriented towards young people
   • tailor your needs to your surroundings
6. adjective adjusted or located in relation to surroundings or circumstances; sometimes used in combination
   orientated.
   
   • the house had its large windows oriented toward the ocean view
   • helping freshmen become oriented to college life
   • the book is value-oriented throughout

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