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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The art history canon has traditionally sidelined Black artists, making organizations and activism dedicated to contextualizing their value more crucial than ever.
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Keyaira Boone, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
Communication Breakdown Middle managers traditionally filter, translate, and contextualize information flowing up and down the organizational hierarchy.
—Tracy Lawrence, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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The vehicles' new supercomputing platform, powered by NVIDIA DGX systems, is able to contextualize data that Volvo says will lead to improving and accelerating the development of artificial intelligence.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Still, GMs also have to contextualize her skills with her age relative to her competition.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Keyaira Boone, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
Communication Breakdown Middle managers traditionally filter, translate, and contextualize information flowing up and down the organizational hierarchy.
—Tracy Lawrence, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Read more Volvo Peugeot CEO: 'No Plan At All' for Car Brand to Come to US, Canada
The vehicles' new supercomputing platform, powered by NVIDIA DGX systems, is able to contextualize data that Volvo says will lead to improving and accelerating the development of artificial intelligence.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Still, GMs also have to contextualize her skills with her age relative to her competition.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Contextualize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contextualize. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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