situational
adjective
sit·u·a·tion·al
ˌsi-chə-ˈwā-sh(ə-)nəl 
1
: of, relating to, or appropriate to a situation
2
: of or relating to situation ethics
situationally
adverb
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Its four-camera system gives the helm operator real-time views from the bow, tower, and both sides of the transom for enhanced situational awareness.
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
There’s also managing the robot’s energy consumption (which is not small) to give it a useful operating time, and managing the amount of information presented to the operator to boost situational awareness while still keeping things streamlined and efficient.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Feb. 2025
Staff members are asked to bring everyone indoors, lock the outside doors, increase situational awareness and account for students and adults.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Other highlights of the PSK include the ability to take out multiple aerial light threats with a single launch, real-time data exchange with
command control and systems designed to enhance situational awareness and coordination.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
There’s also managing the robot’s energy consumption (which is not small) to give it a useful operating time, and managing the amount of information presented to the operator to boost situational awareness while still keeping things streamlined and efficient.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Feb. 2025
Staff members are asked to bring everyone indoors, lock the outside doors, increase situational awareness and account for students and adults.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Other highlights of the PSK include the ability to take out multiple aerial light threats with a single launch, real-time data exchange with
command control and systems designed to enhance situational awareness and coordination.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Situational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/situational. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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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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