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oriented

adjective

  1. adjust or focus on; position so that the axes of the object have some relation to the axes of the space
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈɔː.ɹɪˌɛn.tɪd/ / /ˈɒɹ.ɪˌɛn.tɪd/ / /ˈoɹ.iˌɛn.tɪd/

adj

  1. Having a specific orientation (positioning or direction).

    During assembly, keep the tab oriented toward the slot that it will later enter.

  2. Having had an orientation (an introduction to a topic or place).

    They are now oriented with the main campus.

    I am no expert in geometry, but I am suitably oriented in it.

  3. In any of various technical senses, admitting or being equipped with a notion of handedness (i.e. of distinguishing clockwise and anticlockwise). See Orientability on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
  4. Having (something) as a primary concern or guiding principle; focused on (something).

verb

  1. simple past and past participle of orient