background

Definition

Examples

She has a solid background in digital marketing and customer analytics.

In the background of the picture, several tall office buildings are visible.

Word Family

Synonyms

• experiencethe accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
• qualificationsan attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something

Collocations

• Easy music in the background
  describing music in the background (an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner)
• Medium educational and professional background
  describing educational and professional background (relating to the process of education)
• Hard conduct thorough background checks
  to organize and carry out regarding thorough background checks
• Very Hard fade into the background in negotiations
  to fade into the background in negotiations, meaning to become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly