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circumstance

CEFR: B2
A condition, factual event, or socioeconomic factor connected with and having an operational effect on a student's educational achievement.

Synonyms

  • condition
  • context
  • contingency

Common Collocations

  • extenuating circumstances
  • under no circumstances
  • unforeseen circumstances

Example Sentence

Academic institutions must provide targeted pastoral support for students facing challenging socioeconomic circumstances.

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