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situation

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As a noun, situation means the combination of circumstances at a given moment.

Meanings of situation

12 meanings

The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.
“The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming.”
The way in which something is positioned vis-à-vis its surroundings.
“The Botanical Gardens are in a delightful situation on the river bank.”
The place in which something is situated; a location.
Position or status with regard to conditions and circumstances.
UKA position of employment; a post.
A difficult or unpleasant set of circumstances; a problem.
“Boss, we've got a situation here…”
USfilm industryAn individual movie theater.
slangAn outfit, garment, or look.
“She is working some sort of amazing burgundy chiffon situation with gold piping.”
A condition or position in which you find yourself
“the unpleasant situation (or position) of having to choose between two evils”
“found herself in a very fortunate situation”
Similar: position
A complex or critical or unusual difficulty
“the dangerous situation developed suddenly”
“that's quite a situation”
“no human situation is simple”
Physical position in relation to the surroundingslocation
“the sites are determined by highly specific sequences of nucleotides”
Similar: site
A job in an organization
“he occupied a post in the treasury”
Similar: position, post, berth, office, place