background
background
past education or work
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background with Russian translation
background usage examples
Её бэкграунд в маркетинге помог ей получить эту работу.
Her background in marketing helped her get the job.
В анкете укажите свой образовательный бэкграунд и опыт работы.
On the application, list your educational background and work experience.
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background belongs to the topic "Skills and Career". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
background synonyms
Related words worth learning together
Focus on practical skills and time spent doing things; narrower than 'background'.
She has a lot of experience in project management.
A short summary of skills, experience or public persona; more concise and targeted than 'background'.
Write a short professional profile for your LinkedIn page.
Her criminal history was checked during the hiring process.
What's the difference
How is background different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce background and what this word means
background means background. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce background
/ə ˈbækɡraʊnd/
background translation
background
background examples
Her background in marketing helped her get the job.
background transcription
/ə ˈbækɡraʊnd/, /ə ˈbækɡraʊnd/
Questions about this word
background meaning: what does it mean?
past education or work
background pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
background is pronounced as /ə ˈbækɡraʊnd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
background definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Her background in marketing helped her get the job. Translation: Её бэкграунд в маркетинге помог ей получить эту работу.
Is background part of Skills and Career vocabulary?
Yes, background can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is background part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, background can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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