Synonyms for orientation

Noun

1. orientation, placement, location, locating, position, positioning, emplacement

usage: the act of orienting

2. orientation, attitude, mental attitude

usage: an integrated set of attitudes and beliefs

3. orientation, direction

usage: position or alignment relative to points of the compass or other specific directions

4. predilection, preference, orientation, predisposition

usage: a predisposition in favor of something; "a predilection for expensive cars"; "his sexual preferences"; "showed a Marxist orientation"

5. orientation, self-awareness

usage: a person's awareness of self with regard to position and time and place and personal relationships

6. orientation course, orientation, course, course of study, course of instruction, class

usage: a course introducing a new situation or environment