A Situation

1. The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.
2. The way in which something is positioned vis-à-vis its surroundings.
3. The place in which something is situated; a location.
4. Position or status with regard to conditions and circumstances.
5. (Britain) A position of employment; a post.
6. A difficult or unpleasant set of circumstances; a problem.

Synonyms

• (combination of circumstances): condition, set up; state