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

Recent Examples on the Web

When algorithms become the data—and compute is co-located with it—AI can adapt continuously, reduce latency and evolve decisions in context. —Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025

Comparing Mistral's environmental impact numbers to those of other common Internet tasks helps put the AI's environmental impact in context. —Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2025

To put that in context, industry leader Waymo now operates 1,500 such vehicles. —Richard Brack, Austin American Statesman, 22 July 2025

But this thought process can help put others’ behavior in context. Send questions to R. Eric Thomas at [e-mail] or P.O. Box 22474, Philadelphia, PA 19110. —R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 15 July 2025