context
IPA: kˈɑntɛkst
noun
- The surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event or other occurrence.
- (linguistics) The text in which a word or passage appears and which helps ascertain its meaning.
- (archaeology) The surroundings and environment in which an artifact is found and which may provide important clues about the artifact's function and/or cultural meaning.
- (mycology) The trama or flesh of a mushroom.
- (logic) For a formula: a finite set of variables, which set contains all the free variables in the given formula.
- (programming) The data (register contents, program counter value, etc.) needed to switch to another thread of execution.
verb
- (obsolete) To knit or bind together; to unite closely.
adjective
- (obsolete) Knit or woven together; close; firm.
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Examples of "context" in Sentences
- He is a lifesaver in that context.
- In complete disregard of the context
- In the context of coinage this is nonsensical.
- In the context of the BLP, that's unacceptable.
- The first context is the macroeconomics context.
- Let's put this simple plan in context: is it worth doing?
- The story is the plot enacted within the context of the setting.
- Of course “right” in this context is anything with which I agree.
- That is the end of the story in the context of the ethics complaint.
- The third set of changes involved placing the dowry custom in context.
- The inclusion of the story alone neglects the context of its development.
- Egocentric, in context, is usually not an accusation, but an observation.
- In the context of the story, the Kewletts want to exterminate all the Squibs.
- What Davies says, in context, is most certainly something non-theists would support.
- If it is not obvious by now, I like to put these verses in context from the King James version ….
- Needless to say, the primary meaning of “racism” in this context is the expression of negative opinions about Islam.
- To refute yet another bombastic talking point, however: that figure, in context, is a long-term projection, based on present economic conditions.
- RE: To refute yet another bombastic talking point, however: that figure, in context, is a long-term projection, based on present economic conditions.
- I think the use of that word in this context is the WEAKEST term one can appropriately use to describe the sort of dealings that brought about this crisis.
- They are helpful when it comes to spotting egregious errors, but often fail to spot homophones, as these words are only incorrect in context, and context is something that Word et al do not do well.