1. The execution of a program that preempts the use of the processing system
   "The video editing software used foregrounding to ensure real-time preview of effects";
   - foreground processing

1. Emphasise or focus on to make more important or prominent
   "The introduction foregrounded the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics";
   - highlight, spotlight, play up

Derived forms: foregroundings

See also: emphasise [Brit], emphasize, underline, underscore

Type of: bring out, priority processing, set off

Antonym: background

Encyclopedia: Foregrounding