background
back
ˈbæk
bāk
ground
ˌgraʊnd
grawnd
British pronunciation
/ˈbækˌɡraʊnd/

Definition & Meaning of "background"in English

Background
01

the part of a photograph, etc. that is situated behind the main figures, etc.

background definition and meaning

What is "background"?

Background is the part of a scene, painting, or image that appears farthest from the viewer or the back section of a visual work. It typically includes elements that create the mood or provide context but are not the main focus. The background helps create depth and perspective by contrasting with the foreground, which is closer to the viewer and often contains the main subjects or objects.

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The photographer adjusted the lighting to highlight the background behind the main subject.
02

the details about someone's family, experience, education, etc.

background definition and meaning
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During the interview, they asked about my educational background.
03

information or context necessary to understand a situation, event, or problem

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The report provided background on the company's financial history.
04

extraneous signals or noise that may interfere with observation or measurement

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The technician filtered out background to isolate the main signal.
05

a relatively unimportant or inconspicuous accompanying situation or feature

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The minor arguments faded into the background during the meeting.
06

the overall circumstances or conditions surrounding a situation

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The negotiations took place against a background of political tension.
07

scenery or decorative material hung at the back of a stage

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The stage background depicted a forest scene.
08

the area of a screen or interface behind icons, windows, or other elements

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She chose a blue background for her desktop.
to background
01

to downplay or give less prominence to something or someone

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The manager backgrounded the controversial aspect of the proposal in the meeting.
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