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

Human judgment remains essential for strategic allocation, interpreting risk in context, navigating behavioral biases and making decisions tied to long‑term objectives and fiduciary duty. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

To place Siniaková in context, only eight women have won at least 12 Grand Slam doubles titles in the Open Era. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

As for the continental renaming out of a White House big on renamings, Golden State’s Scott Weiner may have put it best, or at least best in context. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026

To put it in context, that outbreak took a year to reach 2,000 deaths. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026