orientation

noun

• the determination of the relative position of something or someone (especially oneself):the child’s surroundings provide clues to help in orientation
• the relative physical position or direction of something:two complex shapes, presented in different orientations
• Zoology an animal’s change of position in response to an external stimulus, especially with respect to compass directions.
• familiarization with something:their training and orientation comes out of magazine and newspaper distribution
• (also orientation course) a program of introduction for newcomers to a college or other institution:she attended freshman orientation
• the direction of someone’s interest or attitude, especially political or sexual:a common age of consent regardless of gender or sexual orientation