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   Back·ground

   /ˈbakˌɡround/

   

   noun

   • 1. the area or scenery behind the main object of contemplation, especially when perceived as a framework for it: "the house stands against a background of sheltering trees" Similar surrounding(s)backdropbackclothframeworkscenesettingsurroundframeworkin the distanceon the horizonOpposite foregroundfront
   • ▪ the part of a picture or design that serves as a setting to the main figures or objects, or that appears furthest from the viewer: "the background shows a landscape of domes and minarets"
   • ▪ a position or function that is not prominent or conspicuous: "after that evening, Athens remained in the background" Similar behind the scenesout of the public eyeout of the spotlightout of the limelightbackstageinconspicuousunobtrusiveunnoticed
   • ▪ used to describe tasks or processes running on a computer 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.
   • 2. the circumstances or situation prevailing at a particular time or underlying a particular event: "the political and economic background" Similar circumstancescontextconditionssituationenvironmentmilieuscenescenarioframeworkatmospherefactorsinfluenceslead-up
   • ▪ a person's education, experience, and social circumstances: "she has a background in nursing" Similar social circumstancesfamily circumstancesenvironmentclassculturetraditionupbringingrearingexperiencerecordhistorypasttrainingeducationgroundingknowledgequalificationscredentialscurriculum vitae

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2. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › backgroundbackground noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of background noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

3. thecontentauthority.com › blog › background-vs-backdropBackground vs Backdrop: Unraveling Commonly Confused Terms

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   Define Backdrop. A backdrop is a large piece of fabric or material that is hung behind the main subject or object in a scene or picture. It is used to create a specific atmosphere or mood, to enhance the visual appeal, or to provide context. In theater, a backdrop is a painted or printed curtain that serves as a background for the stage.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › backgroundBACKGROUND - 32 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   noun. These are words and phrases related to background. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of background. The painting showed trees in the foreground and mountains in the background. Synonyms. distance. rear. landscape. mise-en-scène Theater. backdrop Theater. setting Theater. set Theater.

5. www.w3schools.com › css › css_background_imageCSS Background Image - W3Schools

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   Example. This example shows a bad combination of text and background image. The text is hardly readable: body {. background-image: url ("bgdesert.jpg"); } Try it Yourself ». Note: When using a background image, use an image that does not disturb the text. The background image can also be set for specific elements, like the <p> element:

6. madhansart.com › art › compositionBackground in Art: Creating Depth and Context - MadhansArt.Com

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   What Exactly Is “Background” in Art? Is Background Simply the Blank Space around the Main Subject? Does Art Background Play a Passive Role, or Can It Actively Enhance the Artwork? How Does Background Differ Across Various Artistic Media? How Do Artists Use Background to Enhance the Focal Point of Their Work?

7. css-tricks.com › almanac › propertiesbackground | CSS-Tricks - CSS-Tricks

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   Aug 31, 2011 · The background property in CSS allows you to control the background of any element (what paints underneath the content in that element). It is a shorthand property, which means that it allows you to write what would be multiple CSS properties in one. Like this: body { background: url(sweettexture.jpg) /* image */ .

8. www.powerthesaurus.org › backgroundBACKGROUND in Thesaurus: 1000+ Synonyms & Antonyms for BACKGROUND

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   Synonyms. Similar meaning. View all. backdrop. history. setting. context. experience. ground. environment. past. milieu. scene. backcloth. surroundings. downplay. education. training. bottom. desktop. locale. in the background. play down. scope. situation. back. record. antecedents. Antonyms. Opposite meaning. View all. forefront. future. highlight