situational
adjective
sit·u·a·tion·al
ˌsi-chə-ˈwā-shnəl 
-shə-nᵊl
1
: of, relating to, or appropriate to a situation
2
: of or relating to situation ethics
situationally
adverb
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But other allies could share relevant information from their intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance assets with the U.S.-Japanese alliance to ensure greater situational awareness among the collective whole.
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Jeffrey W. Hornung, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2024
From navigating intersections to enhancing situational awareness, this simulator addresses the unique challenges faced by emergency responders, ultimately enhancing their effectiveness in critical situations.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
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Jeffrey W. Hornung, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2024
From navigating intersections to enhancing situational awareness, this simulator addresses the unique challenges faced by emergency responders, ultimately enhancing their effectiveness in critical situations.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Situational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/situational. Accessed 6 May. 2024.
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situational
adjective
sit·u·a·tion·al
-shnəl, -shən-ᵊl
: of, relating to, or occurring in a particular set of circumstances
situational impotence
situational hypertension
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