1. relating to or involving orientation or the process of determining position or direction
2. relating to the introduction or familiarization of someone to a new situation or environment

Examples

• The orientational skills of migrating birds are remarkable.
• Students attended an orientational session before starting college.
• The compass provides orientational guidance for hikers.
• New employees received orientational materials about company policies.
• The orientational program helped international students adjust to campus life.
• Pilots rely on orientational instruments during flight.
• The orientational workshop covered basic safety procedures.