orientation

The act of orienting or the state of being oriented.

Location or position relative to the points of the compass.

The construction of a church so that its longitudinal axis has an east-west direction with the main altar usually at the eastern end.

The direction followed in the course of a trend, movement, or development.

A tendency of thought; a general inclination.

Sexual orientation.

An adjustment or adaptation to a new environment, situation, custom, or set of ideas.

Introductory instruction concerning a new situation.

Awareness of the objective world in relation to one’s self.