Antonyms for orientation

Grammar : Noun

Spell : awr-ee-uh n-tey-shuh n, -en-, ohr-

Phonetic Transcription : ˌɔr i ənˈteɪ ʃən, -ɛn-, ˌoʊr-

Definition of orientation

Origin : 1839, originally "arrangement of a building, etc., to face east or any other specified direction," noun of action from orient (v.). Sense of "action of determining one's bearings" is from 1868. Meaning "introduction to a situation" is from 1942.

noun introduction, adjustment

Example sentences :

It can be used to induce any orientation desired in the mind of the enemy.
Extract from : « Cubs of the Wolf » by Raymond F. Jones

But the orientation of the stars behind them had been familiar.
Extract from : « Invaders from the Infinite » by John Wood Campbell

He could see many of its faults, but he didn't have the orientation to see all of them.
Extract from : « The Highest Treason » by Randall Garrett

Finally, satisfied with the ship's orientation, the autopilot rested.
Extract from : « Pushbutton War » by Joseph P. Martino

Orientation conditioned by individual organization, 48;Personal, 270.
Extract from : « Essay on the Creative Imagination » by Th. Ribot

Deeper grew the deadening of his ears, and orientation was lost.
Extract from : « Instinct » by George Oliver Smith

Orientation was lost; only logic and intellect told him where he was and which way he was going.
Extract from : « Instinct » by George Oliver Smith

The consciousness changes its object and orientation, not its nature.
Extract from : « The Mind and the Brain » by Alfred Binet

Slowly, imperceptibly, the orientation of the planet has changed.
Extract from : « The Life Radiant » by Lilian Whiting

And complete it is, with regard to its general synthesis and orientation.
Extract from : « The Complex Vision » by John Cowper Powys

Synonyms for orientation

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