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

By identifying resume keywords related to the job description and applying them in context, an applicant can find an advantage. —Jon Stojan, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025

Its real value is realized in context when embedded into processes, decision-making and customer experiences. —Jennifer C. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025

To put Caissie’s rise in context, the Cubs were prepared to include him in a Jesús Luzardo trade with the Miami Marlins last offseason, and then backed out due to medical concerns about the left-handed pitcher. —Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 27 July 2025

By Aaron Blake | CNN The news Wednesday that Attorney General Pam Bondi told President Donald Trump back in May that his name appeared in the Jeffrey Epstein files isn’t that surprising, in context. —Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 25 July 2025