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.
She chose a plain background for her passport photo to ensure clarity.
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.
His background in engineering helped him solve the problem.
03

information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem

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The report provided background on the company's financial history.
You need some background before you can solve this case.
04

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

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The technician filtered out background to isolate the main signal.
Sensors detected a strong background in the data.
05

relatively unimportant or inconspicuous accompanying situation

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The minor arguments faded into the background during the meeting.
Her personal life remained in the background while she focused on work.
06

the state of the environment in which a situation exists

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The negotiations took place against a background of political tension.
Economic instability forms the background for the policy changes.
07

scenery hung at back of stage

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The stage background depicted a forest scene.
Actors performed in front of a painted background.
08

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

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She chose a blue background for her desktop.
The app allows users to customize the background.
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understate the importance or quality of

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The manager backgrounded the controversial aspect of the proposal in the meeting.
She felt that her contributions were backgrounded in the final report.
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