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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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   What is situation noun?

   • (formal) the kind of area or surroundings that a building or town has The town is in a delightful situation in a wide green valley. Definition of situation noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What is a position in a situation?

   • The place in which something is situated; a location . Position or status with regard to conditions and circumstances. ( UK) A position of employment; a post . A difficult or unpleasant set of circumstances; a problem . Boss, we've got a situation here…

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   Where does the word situation come from?

   • From Middle English situacioun, situacion, from Middle French situation, from Medieval Latin situatio (“position, situation”), from situare (“to locate, place”), from Latin situs (“a site”). By surface analysis, situate + -ion . situation (plural situations) The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs .

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   What does situación mean?

   • situación, trabajo, puesto… situação, cargo, situação [feminine]… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! SITUATION definition: 1. the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time and….

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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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   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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   manner of being situated; location or position with reference to environment: The situation of the house allowed for a beautiful view. a place or locality. condition; case; plight: He is in a desperate situation.

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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.

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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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   May 6, 2024 · The place in which something is situated; a location . Position or status with regard to conditions and circumstances. ( UK) A position of employment; a post . A difficult or unpleasant set of circumstances; a problem . Synonyms: see Thesaurus: difficult situation. Boss, we've got a situation here….