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contextual

[kuhn-teks-choo-uhl] / kənˈtɛks tʃu əl /
ADJECTIVE
depending upon a set of circumstances
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG
out-of-context
WEAK


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That also has unsettling contextual implications that the writers can’t gloss over.

From Salon Mar. 29, 2026

“From automated reporting and intelligent search to translation and contextual assistance, our AI tools are designed to improve speed, accuracy and decision-making,” the report said.

From Barron's Feb. 25, 2026

These classic features did not explain real time brain activity as well as the contextual representations produced by AI models.

From Science Daily Jan. 21, 2026

But the launch of dedicated health AI services will make it more personalized and contextual.

From MarketWatch Jan. 21, 2026

We do this because, like vervets, we are a lot more attuned to personal cues than contextual cues.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell



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