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Definition of reorientation

reorientation

/ˌriːˌoʊriɛnˈteɪʃən/
re · o · ri · en · ta · tion
Plural:reorientations
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reorientation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act or process of changing the focus, direction, or alignment of one's thoughts, policies, or physical position.

Example

"The economic crisis prompted a major reorientation of the company's long-term business strategy."

2

In medicine and psychology, the restoration of a patient's awareness of time, place, and personal identity after a period of confusion or delirium.

Example

"Daily reality reorientation techniques are often used by nurses to help patients recovering from postoperative delirium."

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• Rhymes for reorientation

• Nearby Words

reorganize
reorganizer
reorient
reorientation
rep
repack
repackage

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reorientation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reorientation
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