familiarisation
Learning the ropes
Familiarisation is the process of becoming acquainted with something new—learning its features, layout, or workings until it feels known: The training includes familiarisation with safety equipment.
The spelling is British; Americans write familiarization.
The word often appears in formal or institutional contexts: orientation sessions, equipment training, site visits.
Adjusting to new conditions
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- acculturationAdopting another group's customs
- assimilationAbsorbing into a whole
- integrationCombining into a whole
orientation · induction · onboarding · transition · acclimation · naturalisation · immersion · initiation
Person slightly known
- studyDeliberate learning effort
- educationSystematic development of mind
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- instructionGuidance for action
understanding · comprehension · knowledge · apprenticeship · tutoring · curriculum · literacy · memorisation
Formal admission process
- tourPlanned multi-destination journey
- walkthroughSequential instructional guide
- briefingConcise information session
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
navigation · wayfinding · mapping · layout · directions · guide · signposting · landmarks
Diminished reaction over time
- exposureState of being unprotected
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- repetitionAct of redoing
- accustomingMaking gradually comfortable
tolerance · inurement · normalisation · routine · practice · drill · rehearsal · acclimation
Establishing who someone is
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
- perceptionMental interpretation of stimuli
- noticingBecoming aware of
- observationAttentive watching or remark
detection · discernment · realisation · acknowledgement · comprehension · apprehension · insight · discovery
acclimatization
Adjusting to new conditions
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- acculturationAdopting another group's customs
- assimilationAbsorbing into a whole
integration · orientation · induction · onboarding · transition · acclimation · naturalisation · immersion · initiation · introduction
acquaintance
Person slightly known
- studyDeliberate learning effort
- educationSystematic development of mind
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
instruction · understanding · comprehension · knowledge · apprenticeship · tutoring · curriculum · literacy · memorisation · retention
induction
Formal admission process
- tourPlanned multi-destination journey
- walkthroughSequential instructional guide
- briefingConcise information session
introduction · navigation · wayfinding · mapping · layout · directions · guide · signposting · landmarks · exploration
desensitisation
Diminished reaction over time
- exposureState of being unprotected
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- repetitionAct of redoing
accustoming · tolerance · inurement · normalisation · routine · practice · drill · rehearsal · acclimation · numbing
identification
Establishing who someone is
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
- perceptionMental interpretation of stimuli
- noticingBecoming aware of
observation · detection · discernment · realisation · acknowledgement · comprehension · apprehension · insight · discovery · recall
familiarisationunfamiliarity
Lack of prior knowledge
estrangement · disorientation · alienation · ignorance · bewilderment
familiarisationalienation
State of being isolated
estrangement · detachment · disconnection · disengagement · removal
familiarisationisolation
Complete separation from others
avoidance · sheltering · inexperience · removal · withdrawal
family, friendly, familiar, friendliness, unfamiliar, befriend, familiarity, familial, familiarize