Definition
- (verb) To build or place (something) so as to face eastward.
- (verb) (by extension) To align or place (a person or object) so that his, her, or its east side, north side, etc., is positioned toward the corresponding points of the compass; (specifically) to rotate (a map attached to a plane table) until the line of direction between any two of its points is parallel to the corresponding direction in nature.
- (verb) To direct towards or point at a particular direction. “The workers oriented all the signs to face the road.”
- (verb) To determine which direction one is facing. “Let me just orient myself and we can be on our way.”
- (verb) To familiarize (oneself or someone) with a circumstance or situation. “Give him time to orient himself within the new hierarchy.”
- (verb) To set the focus of (something) so as to appeal or relate to a certain group. “We will orient our campaign to the youth who are often disinterested.”
- (verb) To change direction to face a certain way.
- (adjective) Having a specific orientation.
Word stats
- Oriented contains 8 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 7 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 3.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 9.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Oriented mean?
To build or place (something) so as to face eastward.
How many letters are in Oriented?
Oriented has 8 letters.
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