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

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  • adjective positioning with respect to a reference system or determining your bearings physically or intellectually

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Examples

  • 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

  • The winds of autumn left a compass-orientating legacy.

    Country diary: Sandy, Bedfordshire 2011

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

    3D games enter a new generation 2010

  • 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.

    Fertile Ground--Boards that Work 2009

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