Meaning of the word context in English

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context

US /ˈkɑːn.tekst/
UK /ˈkɑːn.tekst/
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Noun

1.

the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.

Example:
It is important to consider the historical context of the document.
You need to understand the full context before making a judgment.
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