v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Orientated p. pr. & vb. n. Orientating. ] [ From Orient. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. To place or turn toward the east; to cause to assume an easterly direction, or to veer eastward. [ 1913 Webster ]
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. [ 1913 Webster ]
A crystal is orientated when placed in its proper position so as to exhibit its symmetry. E. S. Dana. [ 1913 Webster ]
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. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
2. headed or intending to head in a certain direction; as, college-oriented students. Opposite of unoriented. Syn. -- directed, minded. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
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เช่น Secretary of State=รัฐมนตรีต่างประเทศของสหรัฐฯ (ในภาพตัวอย่าง),
High school=โรงเรียนมัธยมปลาย
