narrow context
[/ˈnæroʊ ˈkɒntɛkst/]
noun phrasepl: narrow contexts
contexto restrito / contexto limitado / contexto estreito
1. A limited or restricted set of circumstances, conditions, or situations that apply to a specific case or interpretation
The narrow context of the legal document only applies to transactions within the state.
O contexto restrito do documento legal aplica-se apenas a transações dentro do estado.
2. A specific, well-defined scope or framework in which something is understood or interpreted
In a narrow context, the word 'bank' refers only to financial institutions, not river embankments.
Em um contexto restrito, a palavra 'banco' refere-se apenas a instituições financeiras, não a margens de rios.
3. A limited interpretive framework that excludes broader or more general applications
The study examined the phenomenon in a narrow context rather than considering all possible variables.
O estudo examinou o fenômeno em um contexto limitado, em vez de considerar todas as variáveis possíveis.
This term is commonly used in academic discourse, legal interpretation, and linguistic analysis in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. In Brazilian universities and professional environments, 'contexto restrito' is the standard terminology used in linguistics, law, and philosophy when discussing limited interpretive frameworks or specific scope boundaries.
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