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 incorporation of collision avoidance technologies and the enhancement of space situational awareness (SSA) are equally pivotal.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
In Brown’s last game coaching the Kings, his team botched its situational defense in the waning moments of an epic collapse.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
This combination improves predictive insights and boosts situational awareness for system managers.
—William Bain, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Pilots will have key information displayed directly in front of them to enhance situational awareness.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
In Brown’s last game coaching the Kings, his team botched its situational defense in the waning moments of an epic collapse.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
This combination improves predictive insights and boosts situational awareness for system managers.
—William Bain, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Pilots will have key information displayed directly in front of them to enhance situational awareness.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 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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