contextualize

[ kuhn-teks-choo-uh-lahyz ]

/ kənˈtɛks tʃu əˌlaɪz /

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verb (used with object), con·tex·tu·al·ized, con·tex·tu·al·iz·ing.

to put (a linguistic element, an action, etc.) in a context, especially one that is characteristic or appropriate, as for purposes of study.

Also especially British, con·tex·tu·al·ise .

Origin of contextualize

First recorded in1930–35; contextual + -ize

OTHER WORDS FROM contextualize

con·tex·tu·al·i·za·tion, nounnon·con·tex·tu·al·ized, adjective

Words nearby contextualize

context of situation, contextomy, contextual, contextual definition, contextualism, contextualize, contexture, contg., contiguity, contiguous, contin.

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Example sentences from the Web for contextualize

Everyone had started reaching for cultural references to contextualize what was going on.
The Real Nightmare of Ferguson|James Poulos|August 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It is also important to contextualize how many cases of autism could be accounted for if a causal link to SSRI proved true.
Expectant Moms, Don't Ditch SSRIs Over Autism Fears Just Yet|Emily Shire|April 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It also helps to contextualize the painful criticisms Walker experienced throughout her life as a truth-teller.
New Alice Walker Doc Delivers Good Medicine|Agunda Okeyo|February 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Or at least being called upon to contextualize and explain outlandish remarks made by some in the Republican Party.
Can the GOP Get Out of Its Own Way? Recent Comments Make You Wonder|Dean Obeidallah|January 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Few in history have gotten far by attempting to contextualize and insert nuance against a raging bull.
When Twitter Attacks|Richard Rushfield|March 6, 2011|DAILY BEAST
This approach permits us to conceptualize as well as contextualize the knowledge of nursing the story tells.
Nursing as Caring|Anne Boykin

British Dictionary definitions for contextualize

contextualize

contextualise

/ (kənˈtɛkstjʊəˌlaɪz) /

verb

(tr) to state the social, grammatical, or other context of; put into context

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单词	contextualize
释义	contextualize [ kuhn-teks-choo-uh-lahyz ] / kənˈtɛks tʃu əˌlaɪz / SEE SYNONYMS FOR contextualize ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object), con·tex·tu·al·ized, con·tex·tu·al·iz·ing. to put (a linguistic element, an action, etc.) in a context, especially one that is characteristic or appropriate, as for purposes of study. Also especially British, con·tex·tu·al·ise . Origin of contextualize First recorded in1930–35; contextual + -ize OTHER WORDS FROM contextualize con·tex·tu·al·i·za·tion, nounnon·con·tex·tu·al·ized, adjective Words nearby contextualize context of situation, contextomy, contextual, contextual definition, contextualism, contextualize, contexture, contg., contiguity, contiguous, contin. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for contextualize Everyone had started reaching for cultural references to contextualize what was going on. The Real Nightmare of Ferguson\|James Poulos\|August 15, 2014\|DAILY BEAST It is also important to contextualize how many cases of autism could be accounted for if a causal link to SSRI proved true. Expectant Moms, Don't Ditch SSRIs Over Autism Fears Just Yet\|Emily Shire\|April 17, 2014\|DAILY BEAST It also helps to contextualize the painful criticisms Walker experienced throughout her life as a truth-teller. New Alice Walker Doc Delivers Good Medicine\|Agunda Okeyo\|February 3, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Or at least being called upon to contextualize and explain outlandish remarks made by some in the Republican Party. Can the GOP Get Out of Its Own Way? Recent Comments Make You Wonder\|Dean Obeidallah\|January 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Few in history have gotten far by attempting to contextualize and insert nuance against a raging bull. When Twitter Attacks\|Richard Rushfield\|March 6, 2011\|DAILY BEAST This approach permits us to conceptualize as well as contextualize the knowledge of nursing the story tells. Nursing as Caring\|Anne Boykin British Dictionary definitions for contextualize contextualize contextualise / (kənˈtɛkstjʊəˌlaɪz) / verb (tr) to state the social, grammatical, or other context of; put into context Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to contextualize review, ponder, inspect, parse, scrutinize, investigate, examine, consider, inquire, appraise, delve, explore, winnow, audit, research, understand
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contextualize

verb (used with object), con·tex·tu·al·ized, con·tex·tu·al·iz·ing.

Origin of contextualize

OTHER WORDS FROM contextualize

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Example sentences from the Web for contextualize

British Dictionary definitions for contextualize

contextualise

verb

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