extraneous signals that can be confused with the phenomenon to be observed or measured
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n a person's social heritage: previous experience or training n the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground n information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem n extraneous signals that can be confused with the phenomenon to be observed or measured n relatively unimportant or inconspicuous accompanying situation n the state of the environment in which a situation exists n (computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear n scenery hung at back of stage v understate the importance or quality of
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Not to be confused with being [stoned], destinesia often occurs during working hours, and is the cause of much frustration. > John ran down the stairs to the dry storage and walk-in, but when he got there he couldn't remember what he needed
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The hair must not be confused with emo hair, which is styled using disturbing quantaties of gel, wax, mousse and hairspray
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This term surfaced during early 2004 at the beginning of the anime's popularity in America and characterizes the behavior of Naruto fans as being so blindly devoted to the series (with an almost religious cult-like fervor) that they act incredibly stupid and can be confused with retarded (er, mentally challenged) persons.\r \r This is mostly seen on internet forums and chat services such as IRC, where the Naruto series is a constant source of debate
