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Orientate \O"ri*en*tate\, v. i.
To move or turn toward the east; to veer from the north or
south toward the east.
[1913 Webster] orientated


Orientate \O"ri*en*tate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Orientated}; p.
pr. & vb. n. {Orientating}.] [From {Orient}.]
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1. To place or turn toward the east; to cause to assume an
easterly direction, or to veer eastward.
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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.
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A crystal is orientated when placed in its proper
position so as to exhibit its symmetry. --E. S.
Dana.
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3. Same as {orient}[2].
[PJC]

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