situation

noun

1. the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

   noun.state

   Examples

   The present international situation is dangerous.

   Eternal truths will be neither true nor eternal unless they have fresh meaning for every new social situation.

   Synonyms state of affairs

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. a condition or position in which you find yourself

   noun.state

   Examples

   The unpleasant situation (or position) of having to choose between two evils.

   Found herself in a very fortunate situation.

   Synonyms position

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. a complex or critical or unusual difficulty

   noun.state

   Examples

   The dangerous situation developed suddenly.

   That's quite a situation.

   No human situation is simple.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. physical position in relation to the surroundings

   noun.location

   Synonyms site

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. a job in an organization

   noun.act

   Synonyms berth billet office place position post spot

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. Manner in which an object is placed; location, esp. as related to something else; position; locality site; as, a house in a pleasant <i>situation</i>.

   noun

   Source: webster1913