Situation
noun
1.
manner of being situated; location or position with reference to environment:
The situation of the house allowed for a beautiful view.
2.
a place or locality.
3.
condition; case; plight:
He is in a desperate situation.
4.
the state of affairs; combination of circumstances:
The present international situation is dangerous.
5.
a position or post of employment; job.
6.
a state of affairs of special or critical significance in the course of a play, novel, etc.
7.
Sociology. the aggregate of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors acting on an individual or group to condition behavioral patterns.
noun
1.
physical placement, esp with regard to the surroundings
2.
state of affairs; combination of circumstances
a complex or critical state of affairs in a novel, play, etc
3.
social or financial status, position, or circumstances
4.
a position of employment; post
situation
see: no-win situation
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