field
field
fild
fild
British pronunciation
/fiːld/

Definition & Meaning of "field"in English

Field
01

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.
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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.
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(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.
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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.

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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.
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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.
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a place where a battle is occurring or has occurred

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Soldiers marched across the open field before the battle began.
The field was strewn with remnants of the conflict.
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a location away from an office, laboratory, or studio where practical work or data collection occurs

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Biologists conducted experiments in the forest field.
The survey team spent weeks in the field gathering data.
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a specific area of business or professional activity

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She is a leading figure in the field of renewable energy.
Marketing is a competitive field with many opportunities.
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(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

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Real numbers form a field under standard addition and multiplication.
Complex numbers constitute a field in algebra.
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all horses competing in a specific race

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The favorite led the field from start to finish.
Several outsiders surprised the field in the final stretch.
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(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.
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an area used for aircraft takeoff and landing

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The fighter jets returned to the field after their mission.
Pilots practiced maneuvers near the small grass field.
13

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

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The telescope 's field revealed distant galaxies.
Adjust the microscope to increase the field of view.
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a set of one or more adjacent characters treated as a unit of information

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The database stores names in a separate field.
A missing field can prevent the application from running.
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a geographic area containing valuable resources

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The oil field spans hundreds of square kilometers.
Natural gas is extracted from deep-sea fields.
to field
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to play in a defensive position in a sport, especially by catching, stopping, or throwing the ball

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He was assigned to field in left position during the baseball game.
The team struggled to field effectively against the fast hitters.
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(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.
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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.
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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.
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