achtergrond

Definitions of achtergrond
  1. noun
    relatively unimportant or inconspicuous accompanying situation
    synonyms: background
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    type of:
    accompagnement, begeleiding, begeleidingsverschijnsel
    an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
  2. noun
    extraneous signals that can be confused with the phenomenon to be observed or measured
    synonyms: background
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    type of:
    dissonantie, geruis, radiostoring, storing
    electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication
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