Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective aligning; positioning; setting into proper alignment.
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- verb Present participle of
orientate . - adjective That changes an
orientation
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective positioning with respect to a reference system or determining your bearings physically or intellectually
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From simple coordinates concepts to eight digit accurate grid coordinates and transposing the resultant coordinates into accurate insertions in the one-time pad system to be used, as well as the need for properly and accurately orientating the antennas to communicate by the RS-1 radio according to the signal plans provided by Washington.
Jamyang Norbu: Remembering Tibet's Freedom Fighters Jamyang Norbu 2010
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The winds of autumn left a compass-orientating legacy.
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From simple coordinates concepts to eight digit accurate grid coordinates and transposing the resultant coordinates into accurate insertions in the one-time pad system to be used, as well as the need for properly and accurately orientating the antennas to communicate by the RS-1 radio according to the signal plans provided by Washington.
Jamyang Norbu: Remembering Tibet's Freedom Fighters Jamyang Norbu 2010
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From simple coordinates concepts to eight digit accurate grid coordinates and transposing the resultant coordinates into accurate insertions in the one-time pad system to be used, as well as the need for properly and accurately orientating the antennas to communicate by the RS-1 radio according to the signal plans provided by Washington.
Jamyang Norbu: Remembering Tibet's Freedom Fighters Jamyang Norbu 2010
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From simple coordinates concepts to eight digit accurate grid coordinates and transposing the resultant coordinates into accurate insertions in the one-time pad system to be used, as well as the need for properly and accurately orientating the antennas to communicate by the RS-1 radio according to the signal plans provided by Washington.
Jamyang Norbu: Remembering Tibet's Freedom Fighters Jamyang Norbu 2010
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From simple coordinates concepts to eight digit accurate grid coordinates and transposing the resultant coordinates into accurate insertions in the one-time pad system to be used, as well as the need for properly and accurately orientating the antennas to communicate by the RS-1 radio according to the signal plans provided by Washington.
Jamyang Norbu: Remembering Tibet's Freedom Fighters Jamyang Norbu 2010
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But how does a newly-qualified 20-something teacher with no experience of networking, conferences, SIGs etc go about orientating themselves?
Guest blog 16 – Emma Herrod on attending first conferences… « Ken Wilson's Blog 2010
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Sleeping arrangements are sorted – they're going to hollow out Sol Campbell for use as a bivouac for the whole squad – and even though they've lost their compass they should have no problem orientating themselves – they're simply going to get Shola Ameobi to take a shot and then, working on the assumption that it will be miles off target, head in the opposite direction.
Football transfer rumours: Yoann Gourcuff to Manchester City? 2010
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During a demonstration at the recent SIGGRAPH exhibition in Los Angeles, Sony showed off an image of a woman's head that reacted to the viewer's hand movements, orientating itself accordingly.
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The Board Source (Washington, DC) cites several of those core responsibilities: defining a mission and purpose for the nonprofit; hiring/evaluating the CEO/ED; ensuring effective organizational planning, resources, and sustainability; managing those resources; monitoring and strengthening programs; enhancing the nonprofit's image; maintaining ethical/legal standing; and recruiting, orientating, and training new board members.
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