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foregrounding

/ˈfɔː.ɡraʊn.dɪŋ/

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈfɔː.ɡraʊn.dɪŋ/

uncountable

A noun referring to the act of making something prominent or giving it priority, especially in computing where a program is executed in a way that preempts the use of the processing system.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее действие по выделению чего-либо или предоставлению ему приоритета, особенно в вычислительной технике, где программа выполняется таким образом, что перехватывает использование вычислительной системы.
  1. Execution priority C1 formal IT

    The act of bringing a program or process to the foreground, giving it priority access to the system's processing resources.

    • Foregrounding the application allows it to respond to user input immediately.
    • The system administrator performed foregrounding of the critical update process.
    • Improper foregrounding can lead to other background tasks being delayed.

    🇷🇺Приоритет выполнения

    Synonyms: boostelevationpromotion

  • foregroundings plural form
  • foregroundings' possessive plural form
  • foregrounding's possessive singular form

verb

foregroundC1formalcommon/ˈfɔːr.ɡraʊnd/

A verb used to indicate the act of emphasizing or making something the most prominent or important element in a discussion, artwork, or situation.

  • 🇷🇺Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по выделению или приданию чему-либо наиболее заметного или важного элемента в обсуждении, произведении искусства или ситуации.
  1. Emphasize or highlight C1 formal

    To make something the most noticeable or important part of a discussion, image, or situation.

    • The report foregrounds the need for environmental reform.
    • The artist foregrounded the figure in the painting.
    • The documentary foregrounds the struggles of the working class.

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    Synonyms: accentuateemphasizefeaturehighlightplay upspotlightstressunderlineunderscore

    Antonyms: backgrounddownplayminimizeunderstate

  • foregrounded past participle
  • foregrounded past simple
  • foregrounding present participle
  • foregrounds third person singular