situational

adjective

sit·​u·​a·​tion·​al ˌsi-chə-ˈwā-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce situational (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or appropriate to a situation
2
: of or relating to situation ethics
situationally adverb

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These systems aim to enhance situational awareness and early threat detection. Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 Perception: situational awareness of the vehicle surroundings including obstacles and other racecars is especially important in multi-car races. Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Chester County Poll workers received security and situational awareness training. Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024 Some of the technology’s greatest value comes through empowering workforces with better real-time decision-making, actionable operational insights, increased situational awareness for predictive maintenance and safety, and enterprise-wide intelligence for sustainability programs. David De Lancellotti, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for situational 

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of situational was in 1867

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“Situational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/situational. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

situational

adjective
sit·​u·​a·​tion·​al -shnəl, -shən-ᵊl How to pronounce situational (audio)
: of, relating to, or occurring in a particular set of circumstances
situational impotence
situational hypertension
situationally adverb

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