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To put in a position that is not prominent. / (journalism) To gather and provide background information (on).

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IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈbæk.ɡɹaʊnd/

Verb

To put in a position that is not prominent. / (journalism) To gather and provide background information (on).

Japanese Meaning

目立たない位置に配置する。 / （ジャーナリズムで）背景情報を集め、提供する。

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To avoid derailing the discussion, they decided to background the controversial topic until a later meeting.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

議論が脱線するのを避けるため、彼らはその物議を醸す議題を後の会議に回すことに決めた。

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Sense（1）

To put in a position that is not prominent.

One aspect of the story that appears interesting is that the alleged rapist and victim are only referred to by name together in the same sentence once. In all the other sentences, one receives more focus, while the other is backgrounded.

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Sense（2）

(journalism) To gather and provide background information (on).

backgrounds

（ present singular third-person ）

backgrounding

（ participle present ）

backgrounded

（ participle past ）

backgrounded

（ past ）

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