situation
US /ˌsɪtʃ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌsɪtʃ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/

1.
a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs.
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The economic situation is improving.
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She handled the difficult situation with grace.
a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs.