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Background
ˈbakɡraʊnd
Background definitions
noun
background
backgrounds
- the part of a picture, scene, or design that forms a setting for the main figures or objects, or appears furthest from the viewer
"the house stands against a background of sheltering trees"
surrounding(s) backdrop backcloth framework setting surround framework in the distance on the horizon- a less important or conspicuous position or function
"after that evening, she remained in the background"
- used in reference to tasks or processes that do not need input from the user
"programs can be left running in the background"
- low-intensity radiation from radioisotopes present in the natural environment
- unwanted signals, such as noise in the reception or recording of sound
- the circumstances or situation prevailing at a particular time or underlying a particular event
"the political and economic background"
- a person's education, experience, and social circumstances
"she has a background in nursing"
verb
background
backgrounded
backgrounding
backgrounds
- form a background to
"windswept land backgrounded by the Rockies"
- provide with background
"the embassy backgrounded American reporters"