Situation /(?)/

Sit·u·a·tion

Situation

n.
  1. Manner in which an object is placed; location, esp. as related to something else; position; locality site; as, a house in a pleasant situation.
  2. Position, as regards the conditions and circumstances of the case.
    A situation of the greatest ease and tranquillity.
  3. Relative position; circumstances; temporary state or relation at a moment of action which excites interest, as of persons in a dramatic scene.
    There's situation for you! there's an heroic group!
    — Sheridan.
  4. Permanent position or employment; place; office; as, a situation in a store; a situation under government.