The phrase "a general background" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when providing an overview or context about a subject or topic.
Example: "Before diving into the specifics of the project, it's important to establish a general background on the current market trends."
Alternatives: "an overall context" or "a broad overview".
Among the political establishment, there is a general background pining for the Republican Party from a generation ago a Party that was both less conservative and more interested in negotiating with Democrats.
Among the political establishment, there is a general background pining for the Republican Party from a generation ago — a Party that was both less conservative and more interested in negotiating with Democrats.
This chapter therefore provides a general background on project finance.
For a description of legal training and a general background, see legal profession.
First, a brief overview of the EMT process in cancer and a general background on the FOXO family are provided.
After a general background overview of siderophile element solubility experiments, the experimental (MAE) and analytical techniques are described.
This study used a set of questionnaires which comprise of five main sections; Section A-general background, Section B-PO achievement, Section C- educational achievement throughout 4 years at UKM, Section D-career preparation and Section E-Relationship between lecturer-student.
For a general backgrounder on HDR, check out this separate article.
The objective is to provide a combination of a good general background in physics and introductory study in a specific field of applied physics.
The course offerings are structured to provide each student with an opportunity to gain both a broad general background in architectural history and a degree of specialized knowledge in areas of his or her selection.
I'll begin with a very general background, then offer a list of popular fallacies, and close with some pointers to more resources.
