Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Agreeably to the text; verbatim et literatim: as, an extract contextually quoted.

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  • adverb In a contextual manner; with reference to context

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • adverb in a manner dependent on context

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Examples

  • There has been a real emphasis on teaching kids math by presenting them what are called contextually rich or everyday problems.

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed KATE HAMMER 2011

  • Certain kinds of historical or cultural criticism attempt to locate the work contextually, which is a perfectly good thing to do, but I would call this kind of criticism a supplement to aesthetic criticism, not a substitute for it.

    Pure Experience 2010

  • Certain kinds of historical or cultural criticism attempt to locate the work contextually, which is a perfectly good thing to do, but I would call this kind of criticism a supplement to aesthetic criticism, not a substitute for it.

    June 2010 2010

  • Certain kinds of historical or cultural criticism attempt to locate the work contextually, which is a perfectly good thing to do, but I would call this kind of criticism a supplement to aesthetic criticism, not a substitute for it.

    The Reading Experience 2010

  • Certain kinds of historical or cultural criticism attempt to locate the work contextually, which is a perfectly good thing to do, but I would call this kind of criticism a supplement to aesthetic criticism, not a substitute for it.

    John Dewey's *Art as Experience* 2010

  • Website Targeting Criteria - Many advertisers choose to target contextually, that is finding web - sites that have content they believe is attractive to the audience they are trying to reach.

    Recently Uploaded Slideshows 2009

  • By laying out search terms contextually and graphically, Quintura helps users manage their search and be in control of their search.

    Search Engine Optimization and Marketing News provided by Cumbrowski.com 2008

  • By laying out search terms contextually and graphically, Quintura helps users manage their search and be in control of their search.

    SEO Book.com - Learn. Rank. Dominate. 2008

  • The keyboard features two unique buttons that work "contextually" with any program you have open.

    The Google Phone, at last 2008

  • The keyboard features two unique buttons that work "contextually" with any program you have open.

    The Google Phone, at last 2008

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