"orientation" meaning in English

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          "text": "As homosexuality becomes more accepted, sexual orientation becomes a more common topic."
        },
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          "text": "An arrow is usually used to indicate the orientation of the map."
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        {
          "text": "The program gives you complete control over the size and orientation of the letters on the page."
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        "Someone's or something's orientation is the way they face, physically or psychologically."
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          "text": "Library orientation and instruction should be available when the user feels an interest or need."
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          "text": "A quick orientation to the software is available for new users."
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        "An orientation to something is when somebody is first introduced to a place or a machine."
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  "word": "orientation"
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        {
          "text": "An arrow is usually used to indicate the orientation of the map."
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          "text": "The program gives you complete control over the size and orientation of the letters on the page."
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