Orientated: meaning, definitions and examples

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orientated

 

[ ɔːrˈɪn.teɪ.tɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

focused on

Orientated refers to having a specific direction or focus. It describes a person or thing that is aligned or directed toward a particular objective or goal. This term is often used in both personal and professional contexts, indicating clarity of purpose or intent. For example, a team may be described as customer-orientated if their main focus is on meeting customer needs and satisfaction.

Synonyms

aligned, centered, directed, focused

Examples of usage

  • She is very results-orientated in her work.
  • The program is specifically student-orientated.
  • Their marketing strategy is market-orientated.

Translations

Translations of the word "orientated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 orientado

🇮🇳 दिशानिर्देशित

🇩🇪 orientiert

🇮🇩 terorientasi

🇺🇦 орієнтований

🇵🇱 ukierunkowany

🇯🇵 オリエンテーションされた

🇫🇷 orienté

🇪🇸 orientado

🇹🇷 yönlendirilmiş

🇰🇷 지향적인

🇸🇦 موجه

🇨🇿 orientovaný

🇸🇰 orientovaný

🇨🇳 定向的

🇸🇮 usmerjen

🇮🇸 stýrt

🇰🇿 бағдарланған

🇬🇪 ორგანიზებული

🇦🇿 yönümlü

🇲🇽 orientado

Etymology

The term 'orientated' is derived from the verb 'orient,' which comes from the Latin 'orientare,' meaning 'to rise' or 'to set.' It is related to the word 'orient,' which originally referred to the east, where the sun rises. In the context of navigation and geography, 'orient' evolved in the 19th century to refer to aligning oneself with a particular direction or position in relation to one's surroundings. Over time, 'orientated' emerged as a common English variant, particularly in British English, emphasizing a state of being directed toward a certain objective or perspective. The use of 'orientated' became more prominent as it began to appear in various fields including business, education, and psychology, where the focus on goals and methods became increasingly significant.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,527, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.