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noun
The act by which something is backgrounded, in any sense.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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verb
present participle and gerund of background
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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noun
the execution of low priority programs while higher priority programs are not using the processing system
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: background processing
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Broader terms: priority processing
History
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