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sit·u·a·tion / ˌsichoōˈāshən/ • n. 1. a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs: the situation between her and Jake had come to a head the political situation in Russia.2. the location and surroundings of a place: the situation of the town is pleasant.3. formal a position of employment; a job.DERIVATIVES: sit·u·a·tion·al / shənl/ adj.sit·u·a·tion·al·ly adv.

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