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UK /ˈkɒntekst/US /ˈkɑːntekst/
noun

the situation in which something happens and that helps you to understand it

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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance | Angela Duckworth | TED video example

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In all those very different contexts, one characteristic emerged as a significant predictor of success.

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