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

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   situation. noun [ C ] uk / ˌsɪtʃ.uˈeɪ.ʃ ə n / us / ˌsɪtʃ.uˈeɪ.ʃ ə n / Add to word list. B1. the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time and place: the economic / political situation. Her news put me in a difficult situation. "Would you get involved in a fight ?" "It would depend on the situation."

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   noun. manner of being situated; location or position with reference to environment: The situation of the house allowed for a beautiful view. Synonyms: site. a place or locality. condition; case; plight: He is in a desperate situation. the state of affairs; combination of circumstances: The present international situation is dangerous.

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   a condition or position in which you find yourself. “found herself in a very fortunate situation ”. synonyms: position. see more. noun. a complex or critical or unusual difficulty. “the dangerous situation developed suddenly”. “that's quite a situation ”. “no human situation is simple”.

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   to prevent failure or defeat, when this seems certain to happen. Salah's late goal saved the situation for Liverpool. Definition of situation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

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   2 days ago · situation in American English. (ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən ) noun. 1. manner in which a thing is situated in relation to its surroundings; location; position. 2. a place; locality. 3. position or condition with regard to circumstances.