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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While commercial pilots are allowed to use iPads and electronic tablets in the cockpit to access navigation charts and checklists, the tone of the exchange sparked questions about situational awareness in a restricted airspace.
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Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
By layering cognitive, psychometric and situational measures, employers select individuals with the agility, resilience and interpersonal skill sets needed to navigate change.
—Kenneth Coats, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
At the same time, situational awareness matters, and that’s where the Broncos really failed on Sunday.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Miami’s supposed to have better pass rushing and improved safety play this season, but the improvements made to the defense hasn’t helped Weaver’s unit be good at what the Dolphins defense excelled at last season, which was playing situational ball.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
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Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
By layering cognitive, psychometric and situational measures, employers select individuals with the agility, resilience and interpersonal skill sets needed to navigate change.
—Kenneth Coats, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
At the same time, situational awareness matters, and that’s where the Broncos really failed on Sunday.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Miami’s supposed to have better pass rushing and improved safety play this season, but the improvements made to the defense hasn’t helped Weaver’s unit be good at what the Dolphins defense excelled at last season, which was playing situational ball.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
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“Situational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/situational. Accessed 21 Sep. 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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