Definition of in context
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.
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“In context.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20context. Accessed 12 Jun. 2021.
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