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orientation in Dutch

orientation in Dutch is oriëntatie, oriëntering, plaatsbepaling — orientation means an introductory session or programme that familiarises new students, employees or members with a place and its procedures.

orientation in Dutch

oriëntatie
noun
(countable) The determination of the relative position of something or someone.
oriëntering
noun
(countable) The determination of the relative position of something or someone.
plaatsbepaling
noun
(countable) The determination of the relative position of something or someone.
richting
noun
(countable) The determination of the relative position of something or someone.
oriëntatie
noun
(countable) The relative physical position or direction of something.
plaatsbepaling
noun
(countable) The relative physical position or direction of something.
richting
noun
(countable) The relative physical position or direction of something.
kerkbouwrichting
noun
(uncountable) The construction of a Christian church to have its aisle in an east-west direction with the altar at the east end.
gerichtheid
noun
(countable) An inclination, tendency or direction.
oriëntatie
noun
(countable) An inclination, tendency or direction.
oriëntatie
noun
(countable) The ability to orient, or the process of so doing.
oriëntering
noun
(countable) The ability to orient, or the process of so doing.
oriëntatie
noun
(education) Events to orient new students at a school; events to help new students become familiar with a school.
oriëntering
noun
(education) Events to orient new students at a school; events to help new students become familiar with a school.
oriënteringsvermogen
noun
(education) Events to orient new students at a school; events to help new students become familiar with a school.
voorlichting
noun
(education) Events to orient new students at a school; events to help new students become familiar with a school.
oriëntatie
noun

What does "orientation" mean?

  1. noun An introductory session or programme that familiarises new students, employees or members with a place and its procedures.
    "Freshers' orientation runs for three days before lectures start."
  2. noun The direction or position in which something is placed or facing relative to its surroundings.
    "Change the page orientation to landscape before printing."
  3. noun A person's pattern of sexual or romantic attraction; short for sexual orientation.
    "The policy protects staff regardless of age, religion or orientation."
  4. noun The general outlook, leaning or set of priorities of a person, organisation or piece of work.
    "The department has a strongly practical orientation."
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orientation in a sentence

  • Freshers' orientation runs for three days before lectures start.
  • At orientation they gave us a lanyard, a map and far too many leaflets.
  • Change the page orientation to landscape before printing.
  • The building's orientation means the kitchen gets sun all afternoon.

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What is "orientation" in Dutch?

"orientation" in Dutch is oriëntatie, oriëntering, plaatsbepaling. orientation means: An introductory session or programme that familiarises new students, employees or members with a place and its procedures.

How do you use "orientation" in a sentence?

Example: "Freshers' orientation runs for three days before lectures start." In Dutch, "orientation" is oriëntatie, oriëntering, plaatsbepaling.

Are there other ways to say "orientation" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 8 translations listed for "orientation": oriëntatie, oriëntering, plaatsbepaling, richting, kerkbouwrichting, gerichtheid.

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