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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

In a footnote of a news release at the time, Samsung pledged to “serve contextual or non-personal ads” and respect data privacy.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 23, 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

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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