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   Orientate (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Orientated (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Orientating.] [From Orient.]
   
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   1. To place or turn toward the east; to cause to assume an easterly direction, or to veer eastward.
   
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   2. To arrange in order; to dispose or place (a body) so as to show its relation to other bodies, or the relation of its parts among themselves.
   
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   A crystal is orientated when placed in its proper position so as to exhibit its symmetry. E. S. Dana.
   
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   3. Same as orient2.
   
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   orientated oriented adj.
   1. Adjusted or aligned to surroundings or circumstances; sometimes used in combination; as, “to get oriented on one's first day at a new job”.
   
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   2.  headed or intending to head in a certain direction; as, “college-oriented students”.  Opposite of unoriented.
   
   Syn. -- directed, minded.
   
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