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background

background

Meaning of background

English

past education or work

Deutsch

frühere Ausbildung, Berufserfahrung und Werdegang

background

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈbækɡraʊnd/
American English
/ˈbækɡraʊnd/

background with German translation

background usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Her background is a good fit for this position.

Ihr Hintergrund passt gut zu dieser Stelle.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

His background in retail is very helpful.

Sein Hintergrund im Handel ist sehr hilfreich.

background synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between background, experience, work experience, track record, history, and profile

🇬🇧English

Only work experience

B1very often

ENShe has a lot of experience in project management.

work experience
🇬🇧English

Only jobs held, not education

B1very often

ENI have five years of work experience in retail.

Advanced: broader words

T
🇬🇧English
track record

Past achievements

B2often

ENThe company chose her because of her strong track record in sales.

🇬🇧English

In phrases like work history

B1often

ENHer criminal history was checked during the hiring process.

🇬🇧English

Short summary

B1often

ENWrite a short professional profile for your LinkedIn page.

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background belongs to the topic "IT Interview →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Questions about this word

What does background mean?

past education or work

How do you pronounce background?

background is pronounced [ˈbækɡraʊnd].

How is background used in a sentence?

Ihr Hintergrund passt gut zu dieser Stelle. Translation: Her background is a good fit for this position.

Is background part of IT Interview vocabulary?

Yes, background can be learned in the IT Interview topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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.

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