Situation/ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃn/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Multiple Elements Used when describing an environment affected by various factors. During the crisis, the situation involved economic, social, and health issues. Pro Tip 2/3Abstract Use A broad term that doesn't always refer to something physical or visible. He tried to explain the complexity of the situation to his friends. Pro Tip 3/3Temporal Context Indicates conditions at a specific moment in time. The situation last month is very different from today.