contextualize

verb

con·tex·tu·al·ize kən-ˈteks-chə-wə-ˌlīz

-chə-ˌlīz,

-chü-ə-

contextualized; contextualizing

transitive verb

: to place (something, such as a word or activity) in a context

When the rebellion is historically contextualized, it becomes clear that there were many factors that contributed to it.

contextualization

kən-ˌteks-ch(ə-w)ə-lə-ˈzā-shən

-chü-ə-lə-

noun

Examples of contextualize in a Sentence

When the rebellion is historically contextualized, it becomes clear that there were many factors contributing to it.

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The problem was not the data but how it was interpreted and contextualized. —

Artyom Keydunov, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 The qualitative aspects serve to contextualize the survey results. —

Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024 Those chapters will contain essays that examine and contextualize the various facets of Jay’s career, like his artistry, business ventures, and activism for criminal and social justice causes. —

Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2024 Below, a the tier system contextualizing the megamillions that Disney is going to pull in. —

Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for contextualize