Background for contexts

contexts

/ˈkɑntɛkst(s)/ /ˈkɑnˌtɛkst(s)/

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noun

The surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event or other occurrence.

Examples :

"In what context did your attack on him happen? - We had a pretty tense relationship at the time, and when he insulted me I snapped."

language communication writing situation linguistics info word

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noun

The text in which a word or passage appears and which helps ascertain its meaning.

Examples :

"To understand the meaning of the word "bank," you need to look at different contexts: it could refer to a river bank or a financial institution. "

language linguistics communication writing

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noun

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.

Examples :

"Archaeologists study the contexts in which ancient pottery is discovered, like burial sites or old kitchens, to understand how it was used. "

archaeology culture history environment

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noun

The trama or flesh of a mushroom.

Examples :

"When identifying a mushroom, mycologists carefully examine the contexts between the cap and the stem for distinctive features. "

plant biology part food

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noun

For a formula: a finite set of variables, which set contains all the free variables in the given formula.

Examples :

"The math problem's contexts included the student's age, the number of apples, and the cost per apple. "

math logic computing technical

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verb

To knit or bind together; to unite closely.

Examples :

"The teacher tried to context the different opinions of the students, bringing them together to a shared understanding of the lesson. "

group organization structure