situation

US /ˌsɪtʃuˈeʃən/

UK /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃn/

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noun

  • A set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs.
  • A job or position of employment.
  • Place, position or area that something is in
  • The location or position of a place or thing.
  • A state of affairs requiring action; a predicament.
  • An unexpected problem or difficulty

other

  • The general state of affairs; the way things are at a particular time.

Examples

She found it difficult to take in the situation.

the international political situation