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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Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 7 July 2024 The hosts talk about the family dynamic in other areas of the NBA—namely among owners, executives and even referees—and try to contextualize the actual value of the 55th overall pick. —

Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 2 July 2024 Adventure From sub-Arctic Canada to Lapland, Indigenous guides can contextualize the dazzling displays with storytelling. —

Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2024 Providers need to be given enough information to contextualize a recommendation and determine if their patient is appropriately represented in it. —

Saurabh Gombar, STAT, 21 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for contextualize

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