orientationstage

noun

UK /ˌɔːriənˈteɪʃən steɪdʒ/

US /ˌɔːriənˈteɪʃən steɪdʒ/

A time when you learn about a new place before you start doing things there.

The new students spent a week in the orientation stage before classes began.

SYNONYMS

induction period training phase introduction stage settling-in period

RELATED WORDS

orientation onboarding induction probation adjustment

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The first part of a process where a device or system finds its position or direction.

During the orientation stage, the satellite aligned itself with the stars.

3. A beginning period in a research study when participants are prepared and informed.

The orientation stage of the trial explained the rules to all volunteers.

4. The early phase of a project when goals and roles are set.

In the orientation stage of the project, the team agreed on who would do what.