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
noun -chü-ə-lə-
Example Sentences
When the rebellion is historically contextualized, it becomes clear that there were many factors contributing to it.
Recent Examples on the Web While scientists have known for years that the glacier is melting rapidly, there’s been a lack of data to contextualize its broader geologic history. 
Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 And the other a misdirected attempt to contextualize Pio’s struggle amid the greater struggles that ripped across Italy and lead to Mussolini’s ascension. Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Sep. 2022 The portal will also serve as a mechanism for tribes to contextualize their own constitutions as the narrators of their own stories. Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2022 While some music historians and journalists contextualize the rapid rise and widespread influence of the group, much of the insight comes from former bandmates. Caroline Framke, Variety, 21 June 2022 Second, children’s art is often hard to contextualize. Paul Morrow, The Conversation, 18 May 2022 With health, safety and accessibility in mind, AMC 2022 organizers reimagined ways to contextualize the role food plays in social justice work. Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 11 July 2022 Andre Iguodala, a focal point in the championship culture and the person who holds every player accountable up and down the roster, was able to contextualize the impact of Golden State’s trio. Shane Young, Forbes, 17 June 2022 These staggering numbers also help contextualize COVID’s toll. Ed Yong, The Atlantic, 21 July 2022 See More
Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 And the other a misdirected attempt to contextualize Pio’s struggle amid the greater struggles that ripped across Italy and lead to Mussolini’s ascension. Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Sep. 2022 The portal will also serve as a mechanism for tribes to contextualize their own constitutions as the narrators of their own stories. Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2022 While some music historians and journalists contextualize the rapid rise and widespread influence of the group, much of the insight comes from former bandmates. Caroline Framke, Variety, 21 June 2022 Second, children’s art is often hard to contextualize. Paul Morrow, The Conversation, 18 May 2022 With health, safety and accessibility in mind, AMC 2022 organizers reimagined ways to contextualize the role food plays in social justice work. Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 11 July 2022 Andre Iguodala, a focal point in the championship culture and the person who holds every player accountable up and down the roster, was able to contextualize the impact of Golden State’s trio. Shane Young, Forbes, 17 June 2022 These staggering numbers also help contextualize COVID’s toll. Ed Yong, The Atlantic, 21 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
contextual + -ize
First Known Use
1934, in the meaning defined above