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orient vs determine

determine vs orient

orient is a noun but determine is not a noun.

orient and determine both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
orient Yes No Yes No
determine No No Yes No
As verbs, determine is a hypernym of orient; that is, determine is a word with a broader meaning than orient:
  • orient: determine one's position with reference to another point
  • determine: reach, make, or come to a decision about something
Other hypernyms of orient include decide, make up one's mind.
orient (noun) determine (noun)
the hemisphere that includes Eurasia and Africa and Australia
orient (verb) determine (verb)
adjust to a specific need or market reach, make, or come to a decision about something
familiarize (someone) with new surroundings or circumstances fix conclusively or authoritatively
determine one's position with reference to another point shape or influence; give direction to
be oriented fix in scope; fix the boundaries of
cause to point establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
decide upon or fix definitely
settle conclusively; come to terms
Difference between orient and determine

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