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Jun 2, 2006 12:02
17 yrs ago
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English term
difference between community-oriented and community-orientated
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English
Social Sciences
Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.
general language use
Both fit my context. Would like to know what the difference is, if there is one. Please don't just use dictionary knowledge of English. Would like to hear from people who can really explain this without simply copying from a dico. (This is why I have stated a preference for native speakers).
I have opted to make this not for points because I don't want anyone to feel they have 'lost out'. There may be several valid suggestions offered and don't want to have anyone's 'reliability' rating affected by this question.
TIA
I have opted to make this not for points because I don't want anyone to feel they have 'lost out'. There may be several valid suggestions offered and don't want to have anyone's 'reliability' rating affected by this question.
TIA
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Brie Vernier
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| 4 | no difference in meaning - depends on your audience |
French Foodie
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| 3 | Synonymous |
David Moore (X)
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Brie Vernier
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AE vs. BE?
As an AE speaker, I would NEVER use orientated for Anything
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French Foodie
: agree it's a US/UK distinction
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Thanks, Mara
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Nesrin
: http://www.askoxford.com/asktheexperts/faq/aboutgrammar/orie...
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Thanks, Nesrin
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suezen
: it's a UK/US difference ... both mean showing the direction in which something is aimed but increasingly the Brits also use oriented (US influence)
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Thanks, suezen
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Suzan Hamer
: Yes, in the US orientated would be considered incorrect, but I hear it used all the time on the BBC.
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Which is not to say that it isn't used in the US! Thanks, Suzan.
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RHELLER
: yes but I see it used quite often; have never detected a real difference
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Thanks, Rita
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Alison Jenner
: and with all the above comments
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Thanks, Alison
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Kim Metzger
: Brits prefer orientate http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2941-575,00.html The US edited English preference is for "orient" http://www.bartleby.com/68/27/4327.html
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Thanks, Kim, nice references
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Isodynamia
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Thanks, Constantina
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Melanie Nassar
: I always thought that oriented was preferrable, if not the only correct option. But as an AE speaker, I can't claim to speak for the whole world, and not many Americans listen to me either.
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Thanks, Melanie : )
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awilliams
: I use both (UK), though "-oriented" is newer to me
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Interesting! Thanks, Amy.
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no difference in meaning - depends on your audience
I have to admit, I had never even heard of orientated and didn't think it was proper English! So as a Canadian English speaker, you can well imagine my preference is for oriented.
I know you don't want dico refs, but I find the askoxford.com site to be great for exactly this sort of thing. And lo' and behold, they say it's purely a UK/US distinction:
http://www.askoxford.com/asktheexperts/faq/aboutgrammar/orie...
Which is the correct spelling: 'oriented' or 'orientated'?
It really doesn't matter: it's a matter of personal taste. Orientated is currently preferred use in general British use. Oriented is prevalent in technical use, and in the US.
I think it's important to note its prevalence in technical use, as well, depending on your audience.
I know you don't want dico refs, but I find the askoxford.com site to be great for exactly this sort of thing. And lo' and behold, they say it's purely a UK/US distinction:
http://www.askoxford.com/asktheexperts/faq/aboutgrammar/orie...
Which is the correct spelling: 'oriented' or 'orientated'?
It really doesn't matter: it's a matter of personal taste. Orientated is currently preferred use in general British use. Oriented is prevalent in technical use, and in the US.
I think it's important to note its prevalence in technical use, as well, depending on your audience.
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Synonymous
...according to Chambers 21st Century English and Merriam-Webster. The only real difference as I see it is that they BOTH prefer "orientate" for "to (make to) face towards the east".
As a BENS, I've heard them used indiscriminately for many years - and have probably used them in that way too.
As a BENS, I've heard them used indiscriminately for many years - and have probably used them in that way too.
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