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context
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The surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event or other occurrence.
Example Sentence
In what context did your attack on him happen? - We had a pretty tense relationship at the time, and when he insulted me I snapped.
Usage Note
Use context when you want precise academic language around The surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event or other occurrence..
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