The area within the viewfinder that is behind the subject of a photograph.

The part of a scene that appears to be furthest from the viewer, behind objects in the foreground.

1670s, from back (adj.) + ground (n.); original sense was theatrical, later applied to painting. Figurative sense is first attested 1854.

The area of an artwork that appears farthest away from the viewer; also, the area against which a figure or scene is placed. Related: Andy Warhol. Double Elvis. 1963 Andy Warhol. Gold Marilyn Monroe. [..]

General term for anything behind the main subject in a photograph. Read articles that include this term

From the picture plane moving into the picture the different areas are called the foreground, the middle ground and the background respectively. If an artist has attempted to give an impression of spa [..]

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training; "he is a lawyer with a sports background" understate the importance or quality of; "he p [..]

The area furthest from the viewer, behind the subject, or in the distance. The setting or context of an image.

In Web pages, an image or color, usually defined in HTML, that serves as the underlying color or imagery for a Web page. Note: Browsers may also be configured to dictate backgrounds. 2. In computer display systems, the underlying color or imagery for the main screen or for the fundamental window of a computer's operating system.

n.,adj.,vt. To do a task `in background' is to do it whenever foreground matters are not claiming your undivided attention, and `to background' something means to relegate it to a lower prio [..]

means, in the context of FP7 information, knowledge and intellectual property rights (granted or applied for) held by participants prior to their accession to the grant agreement and which are needed for carrying out the project or using the foreground.

means, in the context of Horizon 2020, any data, know-how or information whatever its form or nature, tangible or intangible, including any rights such as intellectual property rights, which is:

The part of a photograph or illustration that appears behind the principal subject; the surface upon which the main image is superimposed.

(n.) (1) Multitasking computers are capable of executing several tasks, or programs, at the same time. In some multitasking systems, one of the processes is called the foreground process , and the oth [..]

n. 1. in perception, an aspect of the environment that forms a setting for the primary stimuli. See also figure-ground. 2. also refers to the sum total of a person's upbringing, education, traini [..]

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In pictorial art, the parts of a scene that appear to lie in the distance, behind figures and objects in the foreground. In illuminated manuscripts, the background in a miniature can be undecorated, d [..]

1. A printing term depicting a scenario where the paper looks gray or appears dirty because small toner particles are transferred to non-printed areas (white space). A symptom of a print quality problem. 2. A term to describe one of the two multi-tasking states of the computer used to execute jobs, foreground or background. A primary job is in the [..]

This is a term with a broad range of meanings, depending upon the context. In production, it has the same connotation as 'atmosphere', meaning extras who are staged to supply detail in the f [..]

Known also as background noise, it's what's placed behind the voice-over. Mainly music or sound effects.

Information given to a reporter to explain more about the situation and details of a story. Sometimes shortened to BG.

(1) Information which is not part of the news event but which helps to explain more about the situation and the story. (2) Another name, usually US, for off-the-record. A backgrounder is the story wri [..]

Information given to a reporter to explain more about the situation and details of a story. Or it’s the information in an article to give an ongoing issue context for readers who haven’t followed the [..]

information that is not intended for publication

Information given to a reporter to explain more about the situation and details of a story. Sometimes shortened to BG.

section of news or feature story carrying information which serves to contextualize main elements. Also in computer jargon, indicates hyphenation and justification system is operating while copy is be [..]

The term 'Background' can be applied to either natural 'Background Radiation', or anywhere where a measurement of Ionising Radiation is required. In analytical Contamination and Ra [..]

Information that may be attributed to a source by title, but not by name; for example, "a White House aide said." backgrounder Story that explains and updates the news.

(n) a person's social heritage: previous experience or training(n) the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground(n) information that is essential to understanding a [..]

Placed in the background, i.e. made of no consequence. Pictures have three distances, called grounds: the foreground, where the artist is supposed to be; the middle ground, where the most salient part [..]

The color or pattern on a computer screen which is behind the text and graphic elements.

The visual, radiographic or electronic response against which an indication from a discontinuity must be viewed.

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The portion of a scene that sits behind the main, foreground subject. The background can be made sharp or unsharp through the use of selective focusing techniques and depth of field manipulation.

The space in the composition which is farthest from the camera.

Any action or object(s) which is secondary to the main action and which appears far away to the main action, and which serves as a backdrop for that action. Usually abbreviated in lowercase letters with periods after each letter.

General term for anything behind the main subject in a photograph. Read articles that include this term

The Extra performers. On set, “Background!” is a verbal cue for the Extras to start their action.

area shown behind the main subject in a picture.

Anything in image or scene that is positioned behind the subject can be classified as background. Photographers will always survey the background before taking a shot to ensure that there is nothing that will distract or detract from the subject.

The part of a scene that appears to be the furthest distance from the viewer, and normally behind the subject.

This description is to assist those with no familiarity of Aboriginal culture with some of the more commonly used concepts and terms in relation to Aboriginal cultural practices.

Most commonly, the story of a PC‘s life before the start of the campaign. In an adventure, the events leading up to the point where the party gets involved.

The part of a photograph or illustration that appears behind the principal subject; the surface upon which the main image is superimposed.

Information that describes the project, including its goals, objectives, context, and stakeholders.

The "part of the composition in the pictorial arts that appears to be farthest from the viewer." Source: Ralph Meyer, "A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques"

The part of an artwork that seems the farthest away.

Within the space of a work of art, the background is the area of the image farthest from the picture plane. The opposite of background is foreground.

the part of a painting or drawing representing the space behind figures or objects that are close to the viewer (in the foreground)

the part of a painting or drawing representing the space behind the figures or objects close to the viewer (in the foreground)

That portion of a photograph or line art drawing that appears furthest from the eye; the surface upon which the main image is superimposed.

The background is the top section of the painting or the part of the image that seems to be the furthest from the viewer. Objects are smaller, not as detailed, and are often obscured by things in the fore and middle grounds, making them seem far in the distance.

The area or space around or behind the subject of a work.

That portion of a photograph or line art drawing that appears furthest from the eye; the surface upon which the main image is superimposed.

The part of a photograph or illustration that appears behind the principal subject; the surface upon which the main image is superimposed.

That portion of a photograph or line art drawing that appears furthest from the eye; the surface upon which the main image is superimposed.

Less important in a scenery. (background noise.)

Background may refer to: Background (journalism) Computer wallpaper Cultural heritage Ethnic background Field (heraldry), background of a shield Natural heritage Operational definition, distinction b [..]

In astronomy, background commonly refers to the incoming light from an apparently empty part of the night sky. Even if no visible astronomical objects are present in given part of the sky, there alway [..]

Background may refer to: Background (journalism) Computer wallpaper Cultural heritage Ethnic background Field (heraldry), background of a shield Natural heritage Operational definition, distinction b [..]

Background may refer to: Background (journalism) Computer wallpaper Cultural heritage Ethnic background Field (heraldry), background of a shield Natural heritage Operational definition, distinction b [..]

Background is a 1973 American self-portrait short documentary film directed by Carmen D'Avino.

Background was a Canadian journalistic television series which aired on CBC Television from 1959 to 1962.

Background (U.S. Edge of Divorce) is a 1953 British domestic drama film dealing with the effects of divorce, directed by Daniel Birt and starring Valerie Hobson, Philip Friend and Norman Wooland. It [..]

Background is the fifth studio album by the Italian rapper Bassi Maestro, released in 2002 under Vibrarecords.

part of the multitasking capability. A program can run and perform tasks in the background while another program is being used in the foreground.