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BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Background Knowledge.

Background Knowledge - as a noun

Information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem

Example: "The embassy filled him in on the background of the incident"

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Example Sentences

"Before we begin the lesson, let's first establish the students' background knowledge on the topic."
"It's important to build a strong foundation of background knowledge before delving into complex subjects."
"The professor assumed that everyone in the class had the necessary background knowledge to understand the lecture."
"As a historian, she had extensive background knowledge about the events leading up to the war."
"The detective used his background knowledge of the suspect to piece together the crime scene."
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