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Definition & Meaning of "field"in English

Field
01

an area of activity or a subject of study

field definition and meaning
Examples
She is an expert in the field of genetics.
02

a piece of land in the country, especially one where crops are grown or animals are kept, typically surrounded by a fence, etc.

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Examples
Sheep were grazing peacefully in the green field.
03

(physics) the space or area within which the effect of a particular force exists

field definition and meaning
Examples
The gravitational field of Earth pulls objects toward its center.
04

a piece of land used for playing a game or sport on

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field definition and meaning

What is a "field"?

A field refers to an open area of land, often covered with grass, where outdoor sports or games are played. It is usually marked with boundaries or lines that define the playing area for specific sports, such as football, soccer, or rugby. The field may vary in size and shape depending on the sport being played, and its condition can affect the game, with smooth, well-maintained surfaces providing better playability. In addition to sports, fields can also be used for other outdoor activities or events.

Examples
After the game, the players left their equipment on the field.
05

a wide, open area of land, typically covered with grass or crops

field definition and meaning
Examples
The farmers worked diligently in the field, planting seeds for the upcoming harvest.
06

a place where a battle is occurring or has occurred

Examples
Soldiers marched across the open field before the battle began.
07

a location away from an office, laboratory, or studio where practical work or data collection occurs

Examples
Biologists conducted experiments in the forest field.
08

a specific area of business or professional activity

Examples
She is a leading figure in the field of renewable energy.
09

(in mathematics) a set with two operations, addition and multiplication, in which both are commutative and associative, multiplication distributes over addition, and the set contains distinct elements 0 and 1

Examples
Real numbers form a field under standard addition and multiplication.
10

all horses competing in a specific race

Examples
The favorite led the field from start to finish.
11

(sports) all the participants or contestants in a competition or event

Examples
The field of runners lined up at the starting line for the marathon.
12

an area used for aircraft takeoff and landing

Examples
The fighter jets returned to the field after their mission.
13

the extent of the area that is visible, especially through an optical instrument

Examples
The telescope 's field revealed distant galaxies.
14

a set of one or more adjacent characters treated as a unit of information

Examples
The database stores names in a separate field.
15

a geographic area containing valuable resources

Examples
The oil field spans hundreds of square kilometers.
to field
01

to play in a defensive position in a sport, especially by catching, stopping, or throwing the ball

Examples
He was assigned to field in left position during the baseball game.
02

(baseball, cricket) to catch, stop, or pick up the ball and often to throw it to a teammate or back to the pitcher or bowler

Examples
He fields ground balls at shortstop during practice.
03

to put a player in a specific position or role during a game

Examples
The coach decided to field the rookie striker in today's match.
04

to answer questions or deal with requests

Examples
The teacher fielded questions from students.
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