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1foreground

noun fore·ground \ˈfr-ˌgrand\

: the part of a scene or picture that is nearest to and in front of the viewer

: an important position

Full Definition of FOREGROUND

1
:  the part of a scene or representation that is nearest to and in front of the spectator
2
:  a position of prominence :  forefront
3
:  a level of computer processing at which the processor responds immediately to input to a designated high-priority task — compare background
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First Known Use of FOREGROUND

1695

2foreground

verb

: to make (something) more important

Full Definition of FOREGROUND

transitive verb
:  to bring to the foreground; especially :  to give prominence or emphasis to

First Known Use of FOREGROUND

1892
FOREGROUND Defined for Kids

foreground

noun fore·ground \ˈfr-ˌgrand\

Definition of FOREGROUND for Kids

:  the part of a picture or scene that seems to be nearest to and in front of the person looking at it

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