background — ack ground , n. [Back, a. + ground.] [1913 Webster] 1. Ground in the rear or behind, or in the distance, as opposed to the {foreground}, or the ground in front. [1913 Webster] 2. (Paint.) The space which is behind and subordinate to a portrait… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Background — The term background may refer to:In art: *Background (art), the part of a scene that appears to be farthest from the viewer *Background lighting, a film techniqueIn computing: *Background (computer software), software that is running but not… … Wikipedia
background — /bak grownd /, n. 1. the ground or parts, as of a scene, situated in the rear (opposed to foreground). 2. Fine Arts. a. the part of a painted or carved surface against which represented objects and forms are perceived or depicted: a portrait… … Universalium
Background — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Sur les autres projets Wikimedia : « Background », sur le Wiktionnaire (dictionnaire universel) En Anglais, le mot background signifie… … Wikipédia en Français
background — I. noun Usage: often attributive Date: 1672 1. a. the scenery or ground behind something b. the part of a painting representing what lies behind objects in the foreground 2. an inconspicuous position 3. a. the conditions that form the setting… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Background — Der Hintergrund ist der von einem Betrachter fernliegende Teil einer Landschaft oder einer Bühne.[1] Es kann auch die Grundierung eines Bildes angesprochen sein.[1] Dieser Bildhintergrund und seine Ausführung kann in der Bildenden Kunst als… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Background independence — is a condition in theoretical physics, especially in quantum gravity (QG), that requires the defining equations of a theory to be independent of the actual shape of the spacetime and the value of various fields within the spacetime, and in… … Wikipedia
Background Debug Mode interface — Background Debug Mode (BDM) interface is an electronic interface that allows debugging of embedded systems. Specifically, it provides in circuit debugging functionality in microcontrollers. It requires a single wire and specialized electronics in … Wikipedia
Background extinction rate — Background extinction rate, also known as ‘normal extinction rate’, refers to the standard rate of extinction in earth’s geological and biological history before humans became a primary contributor to extinctions. This is primarily the pre human… … Wikipedia
Background (Magazine) — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Background. Background {{{nomorigine}}} … Wikipédia en Français
background check — n. An investigation performed on a person’s history and background that can include criminal records, bankruptcies, liens, civil court judgments, previous and current addresses, property ownership, and other information. The Essential Law… … Law dictionary
