/ˈbækjɡraʊnd/ BA-grohnd

Definitions

1. noun

The part of a scene or image that is behind the main subject.

“The background of the painting was a beautiful sunset.”

2. noun

The events or circumstances that existed before a particular event or situation.

“The background of the company’s financial difficulties is still unclear.”

3. noun

The information or context that is not immediately obvious but is relevant to a situation or topic.

“The background noise of the city made it difficult to concentrate.”

4. noun

A person’s past or previous experiences and circumstances.

“Her background in engineering made her a strong candidate for the job.”

5. verb

To make something less noticeable or apparent, especially by adding or changing its surroundings.

“The new decorations will background the old furniture.”

6. verb

To provide additional information or context to something.

“The professor backgrounded the historical event with more details.”

7. adjective

Not prominent or noticeable, but present or existing nonetheless.

“The background radiation is a concern for astronauts.”

8. adverb

In a way that is not immediately obvious or noticeable.

“The problem was backgrounded by the excitement of the event.”