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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.vocabulary.com › dictionary › situationSituation - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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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   1. physical placement, esp with regard to the surroundings. 2. a. state of affairs; combination of circumstances. b. a complex or critical state of affairs in a novel, play, etc. 3. social or financial status, position, or circumstances. 4. (Professions) a position of employment; post. ˌsituˈational adj.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionsituation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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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.

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

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   1 day 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.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSITUATION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   situation noun [C] (SOMETHING HAPPENING/EXISTING) 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. He's in a difficult situation. Fewer examples. I found myself in an awkward situation.

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   Situation definition: manner of being situated; location or position with reference to environment. See examples of SITUATION used in a sentence.

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