Background
Definition
(noun) A person’s history or experience
Examples
“Her background in engineering proved invaluable during the project.”
“She checked his background before the interview.”
“My background is mostly in retail, not finance.”
“At the diner, his background came up over coffee.”
“Background matters when you're hiring for a school.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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