2006-11-09 02:23:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Actually, both are words. Its just a matter of personal taste. Neither one is incorrect. Preferred use doesn't mean that its either wrong or right.
Orientated is currently preferred use in general British use. Oriented is prevalent in technical use, and in the US.
2006-11-09 02:32:35 · answer #1 · answered by Sherpa 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The word oriented refers to the process of a person becoming familiar with his/her surroundings or present situation. An example would be a person looking around his/her new office, school or neighborhood. The person has oriented his/herself with the new area.
The word orientated refers to the process of a person HELPING ANOTHER PERSON to become familiar with new surroundings or a new situation. An example would be a Human Resources representative giving an orientation to a new employee. The new employee has been orientated.
2006-11-09 10:35:21 · answer #2 · answered by Turkey Pot Pie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oriented is the correct word. Orientated is not ever correct, and drives me crazy when people use it!!!!!!!
2006-11-09 10:27:33 · answer #3 · answered by But Inside I'm Screaming 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
oriented
2006-11-09 10:37:04 · answer #4 · answered by patriciacallihan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋