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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The Dolphins were in a situational team drill with their back against their own end zone when suddenly Ingold appeared to collapse as soon as the ball snapped.
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Claude Smalls, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2025
An emphasis will be placed on utilizing situational awareness and practicing responsible behavior to keep themselves and their property safe.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
Big consulting players like Bain & Company use online assessments to evaluate a candidate’s situational awareness, numerical and verbal aptitude, and logical reasoning before a technical interview is even scheduled.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Blue Ring's 2026 mission aims to demonstrate the spacecraft's capabilities while the onboard Owl sensor supports national security and commercial interests in space situational awareness.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 25 July 2025
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Claude Smalls, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2025
An emphasis will be placed on utilizing situational awareness and practicing responsible behavior to keep themselves and their property safe.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
Big consulting players like Bain & Company use online assessments to evaluate a candidate’s situational awareness, numerical and verbal aptitude, and logical reasoning before a technical interview is even scheduled.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Blue Ring's 2026 mission aims to demonstrate the spacecraft's capabilities while the onboard Owl sensor supports national security and commercial interests in space situational awareness.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 25 July 2025
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“Situational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/situational. Accessed 7 Aug. 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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