What is the meaning of orientating?

verb

  • Determine one's position with reference to another point.
    • usage: "We had to orient ourselves in the forest"

adjective

  • Positioning with respect to a reference system or determining your bearings physically or intellectually.
    • usage: "noticed the bee's momentary orienting pause before heading back to the hive"; "an orienting program for new employees"
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