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Orient

1. the countries east of the Mediterranean

2. the eastern hemisphere

orient [′ȯr·ē·ənt]

(computer science)

To change relative and symbolic addresses to absolute form.

(engineering)

To place or set a map so that the map symbols are parallel with their corresponding ground features.

To turn a transit so that the direction of the 0° line of its horizontal circle is parallel to the direction it had in the preceding or initial setup, or parallel to a standard reference line.

(optics)

The play of color upon or just below the surface of a gem-quality pearl.

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