CONTEXT

Context

Context is a notion used in the language sciences in two different ways, namely as

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ConTEXT

ConTEXT is a text editor for Microsoft Windows. It has built-in syntax highlighters for C/C++, Delphi/Pascal, FORTRAN, 80x86 assembler, Java, JavaScript, Visual Basic, Perl/CGI, HTML, SQL, Python, PHP, Tcl/Tk, and its own syntax highlighter definition language. Other features are code templates and the ability to work with several document windows using the Multiple Document Interface. ConTEXT can integrate compilers to compile source code from within the editor, and run external tools to manipulate loaded files . The output of such external programs, e.g. error messages, can be captured for further use. Incremental search and basic regular expressions are ...

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context

Noun

  1. The surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event or other occurrence.
    In what context did your attack on him happen? - We had a pretty tense relationship at the time, and when he insulted me I snapped.
  2. The text in which a word or passage appears and which helps ascertain its meaning.
  3. The surroundings and environment in which an artifact is found and which may provide important clues about the artifact's function and/or cultural meaning.
  4. The trama or flesh of a mushroom.

Verb

  1. To knit or bind together; to unite closely.

Adjective

  1. Knit or woven together; close; firm.


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