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orientation

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/ɔːrɪənˈteɪʃən/ · or-i-en-ta-tion

The process of determining one's position in relation to the surroundings or to a set of principles or beliefs.

Meanings

nounformal

The process of determining one's position in relation to the surroundings or to a set of principles or beliefs.

اپنے ماحول یا اصولوں کے حوالے سے اپنی جگہ کا تعین کرنے کا عمل۔

ہدایتی

hidayati

Formal: نشانی

Synonyms

guidancedirectionpositioningرہنمائیرہنمائیسہاگ

Antonyms

disorientationconfusionmisdirectionبے ہنگمپریشانیغلط سمت

Common Collocations

  • employee orientation
  • cultural orientation
  • orientation program

Example Sentences

The orientation program for new employees helps them adjust to the company's culture.

نئے ملازمین کے لئے ہدایتی پروگرام انہیں کمپنی کی ثقافت کے ساتھ ایڈجسٹ کرنے میں مدد دیتا ہے۔

Naye mulazimein ke liye hidayati program unhein company ki saqafat ke saath adjust karne mein madad deta hai.

She felt lost without a proper orientation of the city.

اسے شہر کے صحیح ہدایتی کے بغیر گمشدگی محسوس ہوئی۔

Use shehar ke sahi hidayati ke baghair gumshudgi mehsoos hui.

Cultural orientation is critical for understanding different perspectives.

ثقافتی ہدایتی مختلف نظریات کو سمجھنے کے لئے ضروری ہے۔

SaQafati hidayati mukhtalif nazariyat ko samajhne ke liye zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

orientation:Orientation refers to positioning or guidance, while orientation can sometimes be confused with 'orientation', which pertains to the direction of travel.

Word Family

orient
verbرہنمائی کرنا
disorientation
nounبے ہنگمی
reorient
verbنئی رہنمائی دینا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'orientation' as finding your 'orientation' in a map.

Visualize a compass pointing you in the right direction.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جس کی چھاؤں ہو اُس کا راستہ متعین ہے۔

Jis ki chhaon ho us ka rasta mutaain hai.

The one with shade has a determined path.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "orientatio" — a rising, orientation

First known use: 15th century

The term 'orientation' is derived from the Latin word 'orientatio', which referred to the process of positioning or aligning, especially in relation to the points of a compass.