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/ˈbækɡraʊnd/
The area, scene, or surface located behind the main object, person, or event being observed.

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Examples:

He also wanted to filter out uranium's natural alpha background.

On this befouled background visions began to flow and burn.

My wife's face floats across the yellow background of a picture.

Etymology:

etymology
Originates from the late 17th century, combining back, meaning rear, and ground, denoting surface or context.

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