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