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Background
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achtergrond
the part of a photograph, etc. that is situated behind the main figures, etc.
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The artist painted a detailed background to complement the central figures in the portrait.
De kunstenaar schilderde een gedetailleerde achtergrond om de centrale figuren in het portret aan te vullen.
02
the details about someone's family, experience, education, etc.
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His background in social work inspired him to start a nonprofit organization.
03
information or context necessary to understand a situation, event, or problem
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The teacher gave the students background on the historical event.
04
extraneous signals or noise that may interfere with observation or measurement
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They corrected the readings for background interference.
05
a relatively unimportant or inconspicuous accompanying situation or feature
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The noise of the crowd receded into the background.
06
the overall circumstances or conditions surrounding a situation
Voorbeelden
Social unrest provided the background to the protests.
07
scenery or decorative material hung at the back of a stage
Voorbeelden
The theater crew changed the background for the second act.
08
the area of a screen or interface behind icons, windows, or other elements
Voorbeelden
Icons appear on top of the background in the interface.
to background
01
to downplay or give less prominence to something or someone
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The editor backgrounded minor details to highlight the main story.
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