Definition of foreground
1 : the part of a scene or representation that is nearest to and in front of the spectator Objects in the foreground seem larger than those in the background.
2 : a position of prominence : forefront We want this issue to be in the foreground.
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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Examples of foreground in a Sentence
We want the issue to be in the foreground.
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First Known Use of foreground
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foreground
Definition of foreground
transitive verb
: to bring to the foreground; especially : to give prominence or emphasis to
Examples of foreground in a Sentence
Public discussion has foregrounded the issue of health care.
repeatedly foregrounded his experience in international affairs in the course of his campaign for the presidency
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First Known Use of foreground
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FOREGROUND Defined for English Language Learners
foreground
playDefinition of foreground for English Language Learners
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: the part of a scene or picture that is nearest to and in front of the viewer
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: an important position
foreground
Definition of foreground for English Language Learners
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: to make (something) more important
FOREGROUND Defined for Kids
foreground
playDefinition of foreground for Students
: 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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