From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Orientate \O"ri*en*tate\, verb (used with an object) [imp. & p. p. {Orientated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Orientating}.] [From {Orient}.]
1. To place or turn toward the east; to cause to assume an easterly direction, or to veer eastward.
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.
A crystal is orientated when placed in its proper position so as to exhibit its symmetry. --E. S. Dana.
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
orientated \orientated\ oriented \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. [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]
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
adjective
1: adjusted or located in relation to surroundings or circumstances; sometimes used in combination; "the house had its large windows oriented toward the ocean view"; "helping freshmen become oriented to college life"; "the book is value-oriented throughout" [syn: {oriented}] [ant: {unoriented}]
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