'orientation' definitions:

Definition of 'orientation'

(from WordNet)
noun
The act of orienting
noun
An integrated set of attitudes and beliefs
noun
Position or alignment relative to points of the compass or other specific directions
noun
A predisposition in favor of something; "a predilection for expensive cars"; "his sexual preferences"; "showed a Marxist orientation" [syn: predilection, preference, orientation]
noun
A person's awareness of self with regard to position and time and place and personal relationships
noun
A course introducing a new situation or environment [syn: orientation course, orientation]