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Select a word on any webpage. Get its meaning in context, not a dictionary definition. Powered by AI.

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medium.com/article/quantum-computing
The researchers observed that quantum entanglement could be maintained at room temperature, challenging decades of conventional wisdom in the field.
entanglement ✕
Here it refers to a quantum physics phenomenon where two particles become linked and instantly affect each other, regardless of distance.
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Words mean different things in different places

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Powered by Claude AI, which understands nuance, jargon, slang, and technical terminology. Like having an expert reader beside you.

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1

Select a word

Highlight any word or short phrase on a webpage. Works on articles, docs, emails, everywhere you read.

2

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A clean tooltip appears instantly with a concise explanation of what the word means in that specific sentence.

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Contextual, not generic

The word "bank" means something different in a finance article versus a nature essay. Generic definitions don't help. Context does.

Meaning in Context reads the full sentence and explains only the relevant meaning. The one the author intended.

The company decided to pivot from consumer hardware to enterprise software solutions.
pivot
Here it means to fundamentally change business direction or strategy, shifting from one market or product to a completely different one.

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Perfect for language learners, students, or anyone encountering unfamiliar terminology.

deprecate
In this context, it means to officially mark a software feature as outdated and discourage its use, typically before removing it.
Simple explanation
It's like putting a "we're closing soon" sign on a feature. It still works, but you should stop using it because it'll go away eventually.
Example
"The team decided to deprecate the old API endpoint and redirect users to the newer version."

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No. Dictionaries list every possible meaning of a word. Meaning in Context uses AI to understand the sentence a word appears in and explains only the relevant meaning, the one the author intended.
The extension works best with English text. The AI model supports many languages, so it may work with other languages too, but English is the primary focus.
We only send the selected word and its surrounding sentence to generate the explanation. No browsing history, no personal data, no tracking. The extension doesn't collect analytics or require an account.
Yes, the extension is completely free to use. No subscriptions, no premium tiers, no hidden costs.

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