reorientation
/riːɔːrɪənˈteɪʃ(ə)n
/ /riːɒrɪənˈteɪʃ(ə)n/noun [mass noun]
1The action of changing the focus or direction of something: the only solution is the reorientation of our defence policy [count noun]: earth observations required a reorientation of Skylab from its sun-observing position...
- The losing parties are now going through a period of reorientation.
- In most trade unions such a reorientation will require hard fights.
- With the country's reorientation, a shift in language prominence has become a national priority.
1.1Familiarization with something again: patients require frequent reorientation and constant reassurance...
- Back in England, the author had entered upon a similar period of doubt and reorientation.
- The end of World War II brought about a time of reorientation for most soldiers.
- Every time returning home demands a reorientation of body and emotions.
- magnetic quantum number
- magnetic resonance accelerator
- magnetic resonance imaging
- magnetics
- magnetic storm
- magnetic stripe
- magnetic susceptibility
- magnetic tape
- magnetic termite
- magnetic variation
- magnetic wire
- magnetiferous
- magnetisability
- magnetise
- magnetism
- magnetist
- magnetite
- magnetizability
- magnetizable
- magnetization
- magnetization curve
- magnetize
- magnetizer
- magneto
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