Meaning of the word reorientation in English

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reorientation

US /ˌriː.ɔːr.i.enˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /riːˌɔː.ri.enˈteɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

the action of changing the focus or direction of something

Example:
The company underwent a major reorientation of its marketing strategy.
The new manager initiated a reorientation of departmental goals.
2.

the process of becoming familiar with a new situation or environment

Example:
New employees undergo an initial reorientation program.
After her long illness, she needed a period of reorientation to daily life.