contextualize

verb

con·tex·tu·al·ize kən-ˈteks-chə-wə-ˌlīz

-chə-ˌlīz,

-chü-ə-

contextualized; contextualizing

transitive verb

: 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.

contextualization

kən-ˌteks-ch(ə-w)ə-lə-ˈzā-shən

-chü-ə-lə-

noun

Examples of contextualize in a Sentence

When the rebellion is historically contextualized, it becomes clear that there were many factors contributing to it.

Recent Examples on the Web In a recent piece in the New York Times, New York University historian Steven Hahn contextualizes Donald Trump’s illiberal tendencies. —

Thomas Koenig, National Review, 14 May 2024 Yet the series only occasionally considers how James is regarded by his public, or contextualizes this sordid chapter within larger British history, or tries to trace the consequences of these events to the present. —

Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for contextualize

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