in-context example
/ˌɪn ˈkɒntekst ɪɡˌzɑːmpəl/
a demonstration included in the current input that guides a response without changing the model's parameters
in-context example in a sentence
“The sample input and ideal output served as an in-context example.”
Origin of in-context example
Latin in within + contextus woven together + exemplum sample
Related Words
counterexample
an example that disproves a general claim or shows what the desired output must avoid
edge case
an unusual but valid situation near a task's boundaries where normal assumptions may fail
delimiter
a character or marker that clearly separates instructions, examples, or data
prompt template
a reusable prompt structure with placeholders for task-specific information
clarification question
a focused question that resolves missing or ambiguous information before work continues
instruction hierarchy
the order of authority that determines which instruction wins when directions conflict