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oriented
AW-rih-ehn-tihd
Oriented (adj) means Focused on or organized around a particular goal or principle. Example: “The school is oriented towards helping students find practical careers.”
adj
1
Focused on or organized around a particular goal or principle.
"The school is oriented towards helping students find practical careers."
"It's a very detail-oriented job."
"The company has always been customer-oriented."
2
Aware of one's position, surroundings, or situation.
"It took me a few minutes to feel oriented after waking in the unfamiliar room."
"Once she checked the map, she felt properly oriented again."
"After the accident he was confused and not fully oriented."
How to use oriented
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFocused toward something, or aware of where you are/what's going on.
Common pairings
detail-oriented
goal-oriented
family-oriented
well oriented
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more oriented
- Superlative
- most oriented
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Synonyms
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unoriented
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Rhymes for oriented
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dented
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talented
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Frequently asked questions
What does “oriented” mean?
The word “oriented” means focused on or organized around a particular goal or principle. In plain terms, focused toward something, or aware of where you are/what's going on.
How do you pronounce “oriented”?
“Oriented” is pronounced AW-rih-ehn-tihd (/ˈoɹ.iˌɛn.tɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “oriented” in a sentence?
Here is “oriented” used in a sentence: “It's a very detail-oriented job.”
What part of speech is “oriented”?
“Oriented” is an adjective.
Is “oriented” a common word?
“Oriented” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “oriented” have?
“Oriented” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: focused on or organized around a particular goal or principle.
What is the difference between 'oriented' and 'orientated'?
Both words mean the same thing, whether focused on a goal or aware of one's surroundings. 'Oriented' is preferred in American English, while 'orientated' is common and accepted in British English.
Do you say 'oriented to' or 'oriented toward'?
Both are used and correct. 'Oriented toward' is common when describing a focus or direction, as in 'oriented toward results,' while 'oriented to' is often used when describing awareness, as in 'oriented to time and place.'
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