Sitrep

//ˈsɪtˌɹɛp// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A situation report: a periodic report on the current military situation.

    "Anyone in the barracks, I need a sitrep. Now!"

  2. 2
    Alternative form of sitrep. alt-of, alternative
  3. 3
    Alternative form of sitrep. alt-of, alternative
  4. 4
    An update or report on the status of something or someone. broadly

    "I didn’t appreciate it yet, but the bike I’d bought was a little too big for me and I wasn’t sitting in the optimal position. One day, a few weeks in, I posted a sitrep: ‘Frustrating day with delays, crazy truck drivers, no room at the inn, comms playing up — but covered over 110km!’"

Example

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"Anyone in the barracks, I need a sitrep. Now!"

Etymology

Clipping of situation report.

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