in context

phrase

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

To prove the effectiveness of thread-ectronic sensors, Sonkusale his team demonstrated how their innovation amplified subtle signals that could, in context, indicate stress, illness, and more. — New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026

Criticism is meant to interrogate a feeling and then root that in context psychologically and culturally. — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026

Rather than concentrating education at a single point in time, scaffolding supports individuals through a sequence of decisions, building understanding gradually and reinforcing it in context. — Debby Moorman, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

With whole language reading and writing materials, words are studied in context rather than looked at as individual puzzles to solve. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026