orientation

noun

Stress: fourth syllable

Syllables: o-ri-en-ta-tion (5)

English Definition

The action of orienting someone or something relative to the points of a compass or other specified positions.

Example Sentence

An orientation session was organized for the new students.

US IPA /ˌɔːriənˈteɪʃn/
UK IPA /ˌɔːriənˈteɪʃn/