Definitions for CONTEXT
ˈkɒn tɛkstcon·text

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.4 / 5 votes

1. context, linguistic context, context of usenoun

   discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation

2. context, circumstance, settingnoun

   the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event

   "the historical context"

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 4 votes

1. contextnoun

   The surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event or other occurrence.

   In what context did your attack on him happen? - We had a pretty tense relationship at the time, and when he insulted me I snapped.

2. contextnoun

   The text in which a word or passage appears and which helps ascertain its meaning.

3. contextnoun

   The surroundings and environment in which an artifact is found and which may provide important clues about the artifact's function and/or cultural meaning.

4. contextnoun

   The trama or flesh of a mushroom.

5. Etymology: From contextus.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Contextadjective

   Knit together; firm.

   Etymology: from contex.

   Hollow and thin, for lightness; but withal context and firm, for strength. William Derham, Physico-Theology.

2. Contextnoun

   The general series of a discourse; the parts of the discourse that precede and follow the sentence quoted.

   Etymology: contextus, Latin.

   That chapter is really a representation of one, which hath only the knowledge, not practice of his duty; as is manifest from the context. Henry Hammond, on Fundamentals.

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1. context

   Context refers to the circumstances, conditions, or setting in which an event, action, or statement occurs or exists. It includes relevant background information, specific details, or elements that influences understanding or interpretation of a situation. In terms of language or communication, context refers to the surrounding text or conversation that helps to explain the meaning of a specific word or phrase. In social, cultural, or historical studies, it refers to the conditions or events that influence or affect a particular occurrence or phenomenon.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 2 votes

1. Contextadjective

   knit or woven together; close; firm

2. Contextnoun

   the part or parts of something written or printed, as of Scripture, which precede or follow a text or quoted sentence, or are so intimately associated with it as to throw light upon its meaning

3. Contextverb

   to knit or bind together; to unite closely

4. Etymology: [L. contextus; cf. F. contexte .]

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1. ConTeXt

   ConTeXt is a general-purpose document processor. It is especially suited for structured documents, automated document production, very fine typography, and multi-lingual typesetting. It is based in part on the TeX typesetting system, and uses a document markup language for manuscript preparation. The typographical and automated capabilities of ConTeXt are extensive, including interfaces for handling microtypography, multiple footnotes and footnote classes, and manipulating OpenType fonts and features. Moreover, it offers extensive support for colors, backgrounds, hyperlinks, presentations, figure-text integration, and conditional compilation. It gives the user extensive control over formatting while making it easy to create new layouts and styles without learning the low-level TeX macro language. ConTeXt may be compared and contrasted with LaTeX, but the primary thrust of the two are rather distinct. ConTeXt from the ground up is a typography and typesetting system meant to provide users easy and consistent access to advanced typographical control—important for general-purpose typesetting tasks. The original vision of LaTeX is to insulate the user from typographical decisions—a useful approach for submitting, say, articles for a scientific journal. LaTeX has evolved from that original vision; at the same time, ConTeXt’s unified design avoids the package clashes that can happen with LaTeX.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Context

   kon′tekst, n. the parts of a discourse or treatise which precede and follow a special passage and fix its true meaning.—adj. Context′ual—adv. Context′ually.—n. Context′ure, the interweaving of parts into a whole: the structure or system of anything: any interwoven fabric: the composition of a writing.—v.t. (Carlyle) to weave. [L. contextus, contexĕre—con, together, texĕre, textum, to weave.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. context

   An intuitive feeling, knowing and understanding of the expression of a language that contributes to the interpretation of the expression.

   When we read a sentence we know intuitively the intent and context of the expression.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 3, 2020  

2. ---

   contextnoun

   Text in care of commanding officers that's carried over to countries with common written or printed material regarded as conveying the authentic or primary form of a particular work. 1.) the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.

   The world tried to tell us who were in history but the universe tells us who we are in the context of the Bible.

   Etymology: Equals=

   
   

   Submitted by Tehorah_Elyon on May 1, 2024  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'CONTEXT' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1172

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'CONTEXT' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1848

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'CONTEXT' in Nouns Frequency: #458

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How to pronounce CONTEXT?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say CONTEXT in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of CONTEXT in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of CONTEXT in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of CONTEXT in a Sentence

1. Lindsey Graham:

   The American people now have some context for what they have been reading in the press for months, including some of which served as the basis of the criminal referral of Mr. Steele made by Senator Grassley and me, through my service on the Senate Judiciary Committee, I have been investigating this matter for months, and will continue to do so.

2. Gentle Blythe:

   While San Francisco certainly, I think, has gotten a lot of attention for being a district that hasn't reopened as quickly as many parents would have liked, we're certainly not alone within our state context.

3. Akbar Al Baker:

   Quite frankly I think the press took it out of context. They … blew it out of proportion. It was just a joke. I didn't mean it in the way it was meant to be ... I apologize for it.

4. Charles Krauthammer:

   We don't rely entirely on documents because you need to know the context, you need to know what was in the mind of the person referred to, they had over two years to interview and talk to anybody involved including the highest officials who were never excluded from interrogation in principle, but who were never spoken to, and then they end up releasing every single report without any of that.

5. Josh Shores:

   We are long-term investors seeking to work constructively with a concentrated number of undervalued businesses across Europe, in that context, Applus+ is an exciting opportunity to participate in the growth and value generation, organically and strategically, of an attractive business led by good management.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=CONTEXT
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Context
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=CONTEXT
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/CONTEXT
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=CONTEXT
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=CONTEXT
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=CONTEXT