Main Entry: ¹fore·ground

Pronunciation: \ˈfȯr-ˌgrau̇nd\

Function: noun

Date: 1695

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