Definition of Oriented

Adjective: oriented 'o-ree,en-tid

Adjusted or located in relation to surroundings or circumstances; sometimes used in combination
"helping freshmen become oriented to college life"; "the book is value-oriented throughout"; "the house had its large windows oriented toward the ocean view";
- orientated

Verb: orient o-ree-unt

Be oriented in a particular direction
"The weather vane orients North";
- point
Determine one's position with reference to another point
"We had to orient ourselves in the forest";
- orientate
Cause to point
"Orient the house towards the West"
Familiarize (someone) with new surroundings or circumstances
"The dean of students tries to orient the freshmen"
Adjust to a specific need or market
"a magazine oriented towards young people";
- tailor