contextualization
gb/kˈɑntˈɛkst͡ʃuəlɪzˈeɪʃən/ us/kˈɑntˈɛkst͡ʃuəlɪzˈeɪʃən/
C1
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
Nom
formal
C1
process
1
placing something in context
the act of explaining the context so people can understand something better
Schéma d’usage :
contextualization of [something]; [something] needs/requires contextualization
Erreur fréquente :
Do not use it when you simply mean “context.” Contextualization is the process of adding or explaining context.
Synonymes
framing (emphasizes presenting something from a particular angle or within a particular structure)
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background explanation (clearer and more everyday, but less formal)
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situating (emphasizes showing where something belongs in a wider setting)
Antonymes
decontextualization (removing something from the situation or background needed to understand it)
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isolation (treating something separately rather than in relation to its context)
Collocations
historical contextualization
|proper contextualization
|careful contextualization
|critical contextualization
|contextualization of evidence
|contextualization of data
|provide contextualization
|require contextualization
|lack contextualization
|without contextualization
Thèmes
communication
|education
|media
|analysis
|writing
Exemples
- The documentary offers useful contextualization of the protests and the economic pressures behind them.
- Without proper contextualization, the quotation can sound much more extreme than it was intended to be.
- The museum labels provide historical contextualization for each painting.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The article needs more contextualization.
- The teacher gave some contextualization before we read the poem.
Nom
formal
C1
process
2
adapting to a specific context
the act of changing something so it works well in a particular situation or culture
Schéma d’usage :
contextualization of [something] for [a group/place/situation]
Erreur fréquente :
In this sense, contextualization is close to “adaptation,” not just adding background information.
Synonymes
adaptation (broader and more common; can refer to any kind of change to fit a situation)
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localization (often used for adapting products, software, or content for a place, language, or market)
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tailoring (more informal; emphasizes making something suit a specific need)
Antonymes
standardization (making things uniform rather than adapting them to different contexts)
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one-size-fits-all approach (informal phrase for using the same solution everywhere without local adaptation)
Collocations
cultural contextualization
|local contextualization
|curriculum contextualization
|contextualization of teaching materials
|contextualization of services
|contextualization for local communities
|effective contextualization
|need for contextualization
|support contextualization
|promote contextualization
Thèmes
education
|culture
|business
|communication
|localization
Exemples
- The program’s success depended on the contextualization of health advice for local communities.
- The company invested in the contextualization of its training materials for different regions.
- Curriculum contextualization helps students connect lessons with their own lives and environment.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The lessons need contextualization for younger students.
- Good contextualization made the campaign easier to understand locally.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
contextualization
API
GB/kˈɑntˈɛkst͡ʃuəlɪzˈeɪʃən/
US/kˈɑntˈɛkst͡ʃuəlɪzˈeɪʃən/
Syllabes et accentuation
con - tex - tu - al - iz - a - tion (7 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: contextualization
- Plural: contextualizations
Expressions
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