Backgrounding

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The act by which something is backgrounded, in any sense. uncountable, usually

    "For example, in backgroundings, the causal connective does not introduce causes, motives, or norms, but rather, whatever items of information enable the recipient to "understand better" the speaker's claim."

  2. 2
    the execution of low priority programs while higher priority programs are not using the processing system wordnet
  3. 3
    An intermediate stage in cattle production, between weaning and placement in a feedlot, during which the calf's weight and immunity are significantly increased by feeding with forage and grains. uncountable, usually
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of background form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

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background processingbackground processing

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"For example, in backgroundings, the causal connective does not introduce causes, motives, or norms, but rather, whatever items of information enable the recipient to "understand better" the speaker's claim."

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