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    [Verb]  | "foreground" 


    1: to bring to the foreground; especially : to give prominence or emphasis to

    Origin: 1892 ;

    [Noun]  | "fore*ground" | \ ˈfȯr-ˌgrau̇nd \


    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

    Origin: 1695 ;

    [Noun]  | "foregrounds" 


    1: as in focal points;



    [Verb]  | "foregrounds" 


    1: to indicate the importance of by centering attention on;


      * e.g., " ... repeatedly foregrounded his experience in international affairs in the course of his campaign for the presidency "




    [Verb]  | "foreground" 


    1: to indicate the importance of by centering attention on;


      * e.g., " ... repeatedly foregrounded his experience in international affairs in the course of his campaign for the presidency "




     [ "foreground" ]

    1: Nearby objects that are closer than the background (esp. in websites: the foreground is the text, images etc.)

      * e.g.,  ... "The foreground needs some colour." 

     [ "foreground window" ]

    1: what microsoft sam won't shut up about

      * e.g.,  ... "foreground window, push space bar, click here, etc." 

     [ "Foreground obstruction crew" ]

    1: People and vehicles at airshows and airports charged with the vitally important task of obstructing photographers trying to get pictures of the aircraft. They typically wear orange shirts and/or reflective vests to enhance their visibility. They are best known for making their appearance *just* when the most interesting aircraft of the entire event is about to pass by, remaining present until they have spoiled the photo opportunity, and then returning to their lair.

      * e.g.,  ... Sh*t! My photo of that F-100 was spoiled by the foreground obstruction crew! 

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