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   sit·u·a·tion

   /ˌsiCHəˈwāSHən/

   noun

   • 1. a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs: "the situation between her and Jake had come to a head" Similar circumstancesset of circumstancesstate of affairsaffairsstateconditioncaseinformal:ball gamesitch
   • 2. the location and surroundings of a place: "the situation of the town is pleasant" Similar emergencyemergency situationurgent situationcrisispotential crisisproblemproblematic situationawkward situationdifficult situationdifficultyissueplightpredicamenttight spottight cornermesstroublebotherinformal:scrapejamfixpicklebindholesticky situationpretty kettle of fishfine kettle of fishhow-do-you-dohot water
   • 3. a position of employment; a job. formal Similar jobday jobpostpositionplaceappointmentemploymentinformal:berthgriparchaic:employ

   Word Origin late Middle English (in situation (sense 2)): from French, or from medieval Latin situatio(n-), from situare ‘to place’ (see situate). Sense 1 dates from the early 18th century.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › situationSituation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SITUATION is the way in which something is placed in relation to its surroundings. How to use situation in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSITUATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SITUATION definition: 1. the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time and…. Learn more.

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   Definitions of situation. noun. physical position in relation to the surroundings. synonyms: site. see more. noun. the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time. “the present international situation is dangerous”

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › situationSituation - definition of situation by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs. See Synonyms at state. b. A critical, problematic, or striking set of circumstances: We don't want this minor gaffe to turn into a situation. 2. The way in which something is positioned vis-à-vis its surroundings: the town's situation on the river. 3.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySITUATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   SITUATION meaning: 1. the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time and…. Learn more.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsituation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of situation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSITUATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 meanings: 1. physical placement, esp with regard to the surroundings 2. a. state of affairs; combination of circumstances b..... Click for more definitions.

9. www.oed.com › dictionary › situation_nsituation, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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   There are 23 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun situation, 12 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of situation – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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    the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time and place: the economic / political situation. He's in a difficult situation. Fewer examples. I found myself in an awkward situation. She reported that the situation had changed dramatically. The situation at the moment is unclear.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › situationSituation Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    SITUATION meaning: 1 : all of the facts, conditions, and events that affect someone or something at a particular time and in a particular place; 2 : an important or sudden problem