Field
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British pronunciation/fˈiːld/
American pronunciation/ˈfiɫd/

Definition & Meaning of "field"

Field
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an area of activity or a subject of study

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She is an expert in the field of genetics.
He decided to pursue a career in the field of engineering.
Advances in the field of medicine have saved countless lives.
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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Sheep were grazing peacefully in the green field.
The children loved to play hide and seek in the tall grass field.
The pumpkin field was ready for harvest in October.
03

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

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The gravitational field of Earth pulls objects toward its center.
A magnetic field surrounds a magnet and affects other magnetic materials nearby.
The electric field generated by a charged object can influence other charged particles.
04

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

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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.

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After the game, the players left their equipment on the field.
Our picnic was ruined when a baseball game started on the field.
The field for football in our town is well maintained.
05

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

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The farmers worked diligently in the field, planting seeds for the upcoming harvest.
Children played soccer in the field behind the school, enjoying the sunny afternoon.
The picturesque field was blanketed with wildflowers, creating a vibrant landscape.
06

a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought

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somewhere (away from a studio or office or library or laboratory) where practical work is done or data is collected

08

a particular kind of commercial enterprise

09

a particular environment or walk of life

10

(mathematics) a set of elements such that addition and multiplication are commutative and associative and multiplication is distributive over addition and there are two elements 0 and 1

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a region in which active military operations are in progress

12

all of the horses in a particular horse race

13

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

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The field of runners lined up at the starting line for the marathon.
She competed against a strong field of swimmers in the championship race.
The tennis tournament attracted a diverse field of international players.
14

a place where planes take off and land

15

the area that is visible (as through an optical instrument)

16

(computer science) a set of one or more adjacent characters comprising a unit of information

17

a geographic region (land or sea) under which something valuable is found

to field
01

play as a fielder

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

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He fields ground balls at shortstop during practice.
She fields the ground ball smoothly and fires it to first base for the out.
The outfielder fields the ball cleanly and throws it to the cutoff man.
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to put a player in a specific position or role during a game

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The coach decided to field the rookie striker in today's match.
They fielded their strongest lineup for the championship game.
She was fielded as a defender despite her usual position as a midfielder.
04

to answer questions or deal with requests

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The teacher fielded questions from students.
He will field requests from his team next month.
She fields phone calls from customers.
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