in context

idiom

1
: in a sentence with other words
To really know a word, you must be able to use it in context.
2
: while thinking about the group of conditions that exist where and when something happens
We need to consider these events in context.

Examples of in context in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Just as important can be putting things in context. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024 Most people are born with the ability to empathize, to understand mistakes in context and to forgive errors. Giuliana Corbo, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Examine the source, and if the material is an excerpt, try to find the original media in context. Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024 To put that in context, the historic centre of Venice now has fewer than 50,000 residents. Samuel Burke, Fortune Europe, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in context 

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“In context.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20context. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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