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foreground

fore·ground [ fáwr gròwnd ]


noun  (plural fore·grounds)
Definition:
 
1. part that appears nearest: the part of a picture or scene that appears nearest the viewer

2. 
Same as  forefront (sense 1)




adjective 
Definition:
 
comput currently receiving commands: currently receiving commands, usually through the keyboard, while other programs are operating independently
foreground processing



transitive verb  (past and past participle fore·ground·ed, present participle fore·ground·ing, 3rd person present singular fore·grounds)
Definition:
 
highlight something: to put something in an important position and so draw attention to it

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