situation

Meanings

• noun

  A set of circumstances that create a particular environment in which something occurs or in which a decision must be made.

  - "The situation in the war zone is volatile and dangerous."
  - "The manager faced a difficult situation when the project deadline was missed."

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Pronunciation

1. /sɪtjuːˈeɪʃən/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

condition , set up

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with situation
situation , frustration , station , relation , vacation

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Variants

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situation , situations , situation comedies , situation comedy , situation ethics , situational ethics , taken charge , taken charge of the situation , takes charge , takes charge of the situation , taking charge , taking charge of the situation , took charge , took charge of the situation

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'situare' meaning 'to place' or 'to set'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'situation' is often used in the title of movies and TV shows to describe a dramatic or suspenseful storyline.

2. In the game of chess, the 'situation' refers to the current state of the board and the position of the pieces.

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Related Concepts

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1. context: Refers to the circumstances that surround a particular event or situation, including the people, places, and things involved.

2. environment: The surroundings or conditions in which a particular organism or system functions.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'situation' often refers to the context or background of a story or scene. In philosophy, it refers to the circumstances that determine the outcome of an action.

How to Memorize "situation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people in a room trying to solve a problem together. This is an example of a situation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'situation' with the idea of a complex problem or a challenging environment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym SITUATION to remember the definition: Situations are Sets of circumstances that create a particular Environment in which something Occcurs.

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