Background
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British pronunciation/bˈækɡɹa‍ʊnd/
American pronunciation/ˈbækˌɡɹaʊnd/

Definition & Meaning of "background"

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.

02

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

03

information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem

04

extraneous signals that can be confused with the phenomenon to be observed or measured

05

relatively unimportant or inconspicuous accompanying situation

06

the state of the environment in which a situation exists

07

scenery hung at back of stage

08

(computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear

to background
01

understate the importance or quality of

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Example
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The background of the historical painting depicted a bustling city street in the 19th century.
The artist painted a detailed background to complement the central figures in the portrait.
She chose a plain background for her passport photo to ensure clarity.
The photographer adjusted the lighting to highlight the background behind the main subject.
The designer used a gradient background to enhance the overall aesthetic of the website.
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