contextualize
verb
con·tex·tu·al·ize
kən-ˈteks-chə-wə-ˌlīz 
-chə-ˌlīz,
-chü-ə-
contextualized; contextualizing
: to place (something, such as a word or activity) in a context
When the rebellion is historically contextualized, it becomes clear that there were many factors that contributed to it.
Examples of contextualize in a Sentence
When the rebellion is historically contextualized, it becomes clear that there were many factors contributing to it.
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Providers need to be given enough information to contextualize a recommendation and determine if their patient is appropriately represented in it.
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Saurabh Gombar, STAT, 21 June 2024
These individuals will bring crucial expertise to contextualizing how information dynamics are evolving in local contexts, especially with regard to issues that are of concern to voters, and may, consequently, be at high risk of exploitation.
—Kat Duffy, Foreign Affairs, 4 Jan. 2024
During northern lights outings in the fall and winter, travelers warm up in a small hut beside the revered Teno river while guides contextualize the lights.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2024
The actress is aware that the film shows off — literally and figuratively — sides of her that audiences aren't used to, such as the aforementioned nudity that Moore feels is important to properly contextualize.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 23 May 2024
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Saurabh Gombar, STAT, 21 June 2024
These individuals will bring crucial expertise to contextualizing how information dynamics are evolving in local contexts, especially with regard to issues that are of concern to voters, and may, consequently, be at high risk of exploitation.
—Kat Duffy, Foreign Affairs, 4 Jan. 2024
During northern lights outings in the fall and winter, travelers warm up in a small hut beside the revered Teno river while guides contextualize the lights.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2024
The actress is aware that the film shows off — literally and figuratively — sides of her that audiences aren't used to, such as the aforementioned nudity that Moore feels is important to properly contextualize.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 23 May 2024
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“Contextualize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contextualize. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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