situation

  1. Noun.  The way in which something is positioned vis-à-vis its surroundings.
  2. Noun.  The place in which something is situated; a location.
  3. Noun.  Position or status with regard to conditions and circumstances.
  4. Noun.  The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.
  5. Noun.  (UK) A position of employment; a post.
  6. Noun.  (informal, euphemistic) A difficult or unpleasant set of circumstances; a problem.

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