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Definition: contextual ad


An advertisement that is targeted to the user based on words entered into a search engine or from a profile of the user's purchasing or Web surfing habits. There is no doubt that contextual ads can become a nuisance. After searching for a table lamp, advertisements for lamps may pop up for days or weeks thereafter. See contextual marketing.