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 defense added an upgrade at safety, a genuine 3-4 nose tackle, a solid third inside linebacker, and two situational pass rushers — one on the interior and another on the edge — in the first three days.
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2025
Perception: Utilizing sensors such as cameras, LIDAR, and IoT devices, AI agents interpret surroundings to enable situational awareness.
—Madhu Gaganam, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Players often talk about opportunity and situational fit being critical.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2025
Every team needs the perfect situational player off the bench, and Parnell was it, without question.
—Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 16 Feb. 2025
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2025
Perception: Utilizing sensors such as cameras, LIDAR, and IoT devices, AI agents interpret surroundings to enable situational awareness.
—Madhu Gaganam, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Players often talk about opportunity and situational fit being critical.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2025
Every team needs the perfect situational player off the bench, and Parnell was it, without question.
—Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 16 Feb. 2025
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“Situational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/situational. Accessed 21 Mar. 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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