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Oriented vs. Orientated
Oriented
/ˈɔːrientəd/Examples:
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Orientated
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Ways to tell them apart:
- "Oriented" and "orientated" essentially mean the same thing and can often be used interchangeably in a sentence.
- "Oriented" is more commonly used in American English, whereas "orientated" is more often found in British English.
- Remember "orientated" has an extra at in it, which can hint at its usage outside the U.S.
- Think of "oriented" as being straightforward, much like its spelling.
- If unsure, consider the region's language norm you are catering to: use "oriented" for American audiences and "orientated" for British audiences.
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