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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These systems aim to enhance situational awareness and early threat detection.
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Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Perception: situational awareness of the vehicle surroundings including obstacles and other racecars is especially important in multi-car races.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Chester County Poll workers received security and situational awareness training.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
Some of the technology’s greatest value comes through empowering workforces with better real-time decision-making, actionable operational insights, increased situational awareness for predictive maintenance and safety, and enterprise-wide intelligence for sustainability programs.
—David De Lancellotti, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Perception: situational awareness of the vehicle surroundings including obstacles and other racecars is especially important in multi-car races.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Chester County Poll workers received security and situational awareness training.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
Some of the technology’s greatest value comes through empowering workforces with better real-time decision-making, actionable operational insights, increased situational awareness for predictive maintenance and safety, and enterprise-wide intelligence for sustainability programs.
—David De Lancellotti, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Situational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/situational. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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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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