Oriented Definition & Meaning

oriented
adjective
  1. adjusted or located in relation to surroundings or circumstances; sometimes used in combination; "the house had its large windows oriented toward the ocean view"; "helping freshmen become oriented to college life"; "the book is value-oriented throughout"

Synonyms for oriented

adjusted adj

altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation; "an adjusted insurance claim

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bound adj

confined by bonds; "bound and gagged hostages" held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical

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destined adj

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students

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directed adj

(often used in combination) having a specified direction; "a positively directed vector

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familiarized adj

having achieved a comfortable relation with your environment

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headed adj

having a heading or course in a certain direction; "westward headed wagons" having a heading or caption

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homeward adv

toward home; "fought his way homeward through the deep snow" oriented toward home; "in a homeward direction

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minded adj

(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified; "civic-minded

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orientated adj

adjusted or located in relation to surroundings or circumstances; sometimes used in combination

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"Oriented" in song lyrics

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  • "The Factors remain to rhyme Christ centered and oriented"
    Knowdaverbs — Fifth Element
  • "learn to be detail oriented."
    AOL — AOL
  • "object oriented"
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Frequently asked questions

What does oriented mean?
adjusted or located in relation to surroundings or circumstances; sometimes used in combination; "the house had its large windows oriented toward the ocean view"; "helping freshmen become oriented to college life"; "the book is value-oriented throughout"
What part of speech is oriented?
Oriented is an adjective.

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