What does background knowledge mean?
Definitions for background knowledge
back·ground knowl·edge
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word background knowledge.
Princeton's WordNet
background, background knowledgenoun
information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
"the embassy filled him in on the background of the incident"
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background knowledge
Background knowledge refers to the accumulation of information, skills, concepts, facts, experiences, or understandings a person already has before learning new information or skills. It forms the context for new learning and plays a crucial role in the understanding and interpretation of the new information and experiences. It essentially influences how individuals perceive, understand, and interact with the world.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of background knowledge in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of background knowledge in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of background knowledge in a Sentence
Health topics, notably cancer, have always been of interest to the general public, and the predominant sources of information range from traditional media( magazines, newspapers) to Internet-based health platforms, the general public. . . have obtained most of their information about health and disease even before consulting a specialist, in most cases without specific background knowledge.
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- المعرفة الخلفيةArabic
- baggrundsvidenDanish
- HintergrundwissenGerman
- conocimiento de fondoSpanish
- دانش پس زمینهPersian
- connaissances de baseFrench
- háttértudásHungarian
- latar belakang pengetahuanIndonesian
- conoscenze di baseItalian
- ידע כלליHebrew
- 예비 지식Korean
- background scientiamLatin
- Wiedza w tlePolish
- conhecimento prévioPortuguese
- фонові знанняUkrainian
- پس منظر کا علمUrdu
- 背景知识Chinese
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