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in situ

/ɪnˈsɪtjuː/
Meanings
  • adverb

    In situ means 'in the original place' or 'in the position where something occurred' in the Spanish and Italian languages.

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ex situ
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in situ
Etymology
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From the Latin 'in situ' meaning 'in the situation' or 'in the place'.

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  1. The term 'in situ' is commonly used in archaeology to describe the preservation of ancient structures and artifacts in their original location.

  2. In geology, 'in situ' is used to describe the measurement of rock properties and mineral composition directly from the rock outcrops or boreholes.

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  1. In situ preservation: The practice of preserving objects, artifacts, or structures in their original location, rather than moving them to a museum or laboratory for study.

  2. In situ measurements: The taking of measurements or readings directly from the location where an event or phenomenon is occurring, rather than from a remote location or using indirect methods.

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In situ is commonly used in various fields such as archaeology, geology, and environmental science to describe the preservation of objects or phenomena in their original location.

How to Memorize "in situ"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the phrase 'in the original place' or 'in the position where something occurred' to remember the meaning of 'in situ'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'in situ' with the idea of preserving things in their original location or condition.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'I' for 'in' and 'S' for 'situ' to remember the meaning of 'in situ'.

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