Situation (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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. 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
    • state of affairs; combination of circumstances
    • a complex or critical state of affairs in a novel, play, etc
  2. social or financial status, position, or circumstances
  3. a position of employment; post
Situation (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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