situation

sit·u·a·tion

noun \ˌsich-ə-ˈwā-shən\

Definition of SITUATION

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