background material
[ˈbækɡraʊnd məˈtɪriəl]
nounpl: background materials
material de contexto
1. Information, documents, or resources that provide context or foundational knowledge about a subject, used to support understanding or research
The teacher provided background material on the history of the American Civil War before starting the unit.
A professora forneceu material de contexto sobre a história da Guerra Civil Americana antes de iniciar a unidade.
2. Supporting documents or research used to inform a presentation, report, or project
We gathered background material from academic journals to support our thesis.
Coletamos material de contexto de periódicos acadêmicos para apoiar nossa tese.
3. Preparatory information given to participants before an event, meeting, or discussion
The conference organizers sent background material to all attendees a week in advance.
Os organizadores da conferência enviaram material de contexto para todos os participantes uma semana antes.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'background material' is a standard academic and professional term. In Brazilian education, it's frequently used in schools and universities (material de apoio or material de contexto). In the US, it's common in business settings, legal proceedings, and academic research. The term reflects a structured approach to knowledge sharing and informed decision-making in formal environments.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to provide background material
to review background material
background material on file
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