Main Entry: sit·u·a·tion

Pronunciation: \ˌsich-ə-ˈwā-shən\

Function: noun

1 : the way in which something is placed in relation to its surroundings
2 : the total set of physical, social, and psychocultural factors that act upon an individual in orienting and conditioning his or her behavior
3 : relative position or combination of circumstances at a particular moment