The context field changes everything
The same term means different things in different contexts. 'API' in a tech forum means application programming interface. 'API' in a spirits store means alcohol by volume percentage. 'Resolution' in a legal document means something entirely different from resolution in a design file. Telling the AI where you encountered the term ensures you get the right definition for your actual situation rather than the most common one.
Why this beats Googling the term directly
Googling a jargon term usually returns a technical definition written for people who already know the field, or a Wikipedia article with three redirects to other terms you also don't know. This prompt returns a definition calibrated to your stated level of knowledge, a concrete example that makes it tangible, and a practical note on what — if anything — you need to do with the information. Three things in one response, sized for your actual starting point.