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ALL meanings of well-oriented

well-o·ri·ent
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  • noun well-oriented the Orient, the countries of Asia, especially East Asia. (formerly) the countries to the E of the Mediterranean. 1
  • noun well-oriented Jewelry. an orient pearl. the iridescence of a pearl. 1
  • noun well-oriented the east; the eastern region of the heavens or the world. 1
  • verb with object well-oriented to adjust with relation to, or bring into due relation to surroundings, circumstances, facts, etc. 1
  • verb with object well-oriented to familiarize (a person) with new surroundings or circumstances, or the like: lectures designed to orient the new students. 1
  • verb with object well-oriented to place in any definite position with reference to the points of the compass or other locations: to orient a building north and south. 1
  • verb with object well-oriented to direct or position toward a particular object: Orient it toward that house. 1
  • verb with object well-oriented to determine the position of in relation to the points of the compass; get the bearings of. 1
  • verb with object well-oriented to place so as to face the east, especially to build (a church) with the chief altar to the east and the chief entrance to the west. 1
  • verb with object well-oriented Surveying. to set (the horizontal circle of a surveying instrument) so that readings give correct azimuths. 1
  • verb with object well-oriented Mathematics. to assign to (a surface) a constant, outward direction at each point. 1
  • verb without object well-oriented to turn toward the east or in any specified direction. 1
  • adjective well-oriented (of a gem or pearl) exceptionally fine and lustrous; oriental. 1
  • adjective well-oriented Archaic. rising or appearing, especially as from below the horizon: the orient sun. 1
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