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ground
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backgrounds
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the part of a photograph, etc. that is situated behind the main figures, etc.
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.
- 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.
- The artist painted a detailed background to complement the central figures in the portrait.
- The background of the historical painting depicted a bustling city street in the 19th century.
- The designer used a gradient background to enhance the overall aesthetic of the website.
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the details about someone's family, experience, education, etc.
- During the interview, they asked about my educational background.
- His background in engineering helped him solve the problem.
- His background in social work inspired him to start a nonprofit organization.
- People from all backgrounds are welcome in our community center.
- Understanding your students' backgrounds can help you teach them better.
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information or context necessary to understand a situation, event, or problem
- The report provided background on the company's financial history.
- You need some background before you can solve this case.
- The teacher gave the students background on the historical event.
- Background reading helped him understand the scientific study.
- She explained the background of the negotiation to the new staff.
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extraneous signals or noise that may interfere with observation or measurement
- The technician filtered out background to isolate the main signal.
- Sensors detected a strong background in the data.
- They corrected the readings for background interference.
- Background levels were monitored throughout the test.
- Instruments must account for background to ensure precision.
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a relatively unimportant or inconspicuous accompanying situation or feature
- The minor arguments faded into the background during the meeting.
- Her personal life remained in the background while she focused on work.
- The noise of the crowd receded into the background.
- The background of the ceremony was quiet and unremarkable.
- The painting's foreground dominated, leaving the rest in the background.
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the overall circumstances or conditions surrounding a situation
- The negotiations took place against a background of political tension.
- Economic instability forms the background for the policy changes.
- Social unrest provided the background to the protests.
- His childhood set the background for his later achievements.
- Environmental conditions form the background for the study.
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scenery or decorative material hung at the back of a stage
- The stage background depicted a forest scene.
- Actors performed in front of a painted background.
- The theater crew changed the background for the second act.
- The background included mountains and a rising sun.
- The backdrop served as the background for the performance.
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the area of a screen or interface behind icons, windows, or other elements
- She chose a blue background for her desktop.
- The app allows users to customize the background.
- Icons appear on top of the background in the interface.
- The background image changes when the computer starts.
- He set a wallpaper as the background on his tablet.
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