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
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Vector databases provide a technology for identifying specific data elements (chunks) that are relevant to a particular query; enabling the application to provide the LLM with the right reference data in context.
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William Mullane, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
To put that conversion rate in context, the 2021-22 Cup champs wound up scoring with the extra man 32.8% of the time (20 for 61), tops in the NHL during that postseason.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 7 May 2024
At one point, university leaders proposed a visitors center where it would be displayed in context.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
To put that in context, the economy had added 167,000 jobs a month in the year through March 2019, the spring before the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 2 May 2024
And even in context, the reality of January 6 is bad enough.
—Daniel Foster, National Review, 30 Nov. 2023
McConnell’s objection to the Judicial Conference’s policy thus should be seen in context.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2024
EVs losing value Another factor to put Hertz's sale in context is the plummeting value of EVs in general spurred by Tesla's steep price cuts recently.
—Alex Kierstein, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2024
In Washington, John Kirby, spokesman for the White House National Security Council, also bristled at the attempt to place the conflict in context.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2023
William Mullane, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
To put that conversion rate in context, the 2021-22 Cup champs wound up scoring with the extra man 32.8% of the time (20 for 61), tops in the NHL during that postseason.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 7 May 2024
At one point, university leaders proposed a visitors center where it would be displayed in context.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
To put that in context, the economy had added 167,000 jobs a month in the year through March 2019, the spring before the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 2 May 2024
And even in context, the reality of January 6 is bad enough.
—Daniel Foster, National Review, 30 Nov. 2023
McConnell’s objection to the Judicial Conference’s policy thus should be seen in context.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2024
EVs losing value Another factor to put Hertz's sale in context is the plummeting value of EVs in general spurred by Tesla's steep price cuts recently.
—Alex Kierstein, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2024
In Washington, John Kirby, spokesman for the White House National Security Council, also bristled at the attempt to place the conflict in context.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2023
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“In context.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20context. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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