field
Plural
fields
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an area of activity or a subject of study
- 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.
- The conference brought together professionals from various fields of research.
- Her work in the field of environmental science has earned her numerous awards.
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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.
- 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.
- There is a beautiful field of sunflowers just outside the town.
- They built their house in the middle of a large field.
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(physics) the space or area within which the effect of a particular force exists
- 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.
- Scientists study the electromagnetic field to understand light and radio waves.
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a piece of land used for playing a game or sport on
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.
- 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.
- The runner collapsed on the track field due to exhaustion.
- The soccer team practices on the field behind the school.
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a wide, open area of land, typically covered with grass or crops
- 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.
- Cattle grazed peacefully in the expansive field, taking advantage of the lush grass.
- The couple enjoyed a romantic picnic in the field, surrounded by nature's beauty.
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a place where a battle is occurring or has occurred
- Soldiers marched across the open field before the battle began.
- The field was strewn with remnants of the conflict.
- Many heroes lost their lives on the field.
- Troops regrouped in a field behind the front lines.
- Maps indicated strategic positions across the field.
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a location away from an office, laboratory, or studio where practical work or data collection occurs
- Biologists conducted experiments in the forest field.
- The survey team spent weeks in the field gathering data.
- Archaeologists uncovered artifacts at the excavation field.
- Students learn ecology by working in the field.
- Engineers tested the new equipment in the field.
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a specific area of business or professional activity
- She is a leading figure in the field of renewable energy.
- Marketing is a competitive field with many opportunities.
- He decided to enter the field of finance after college.
- Advances in technology have transformed the medical field.
- The company is expanding into new fields of business.
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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
- Real numbers form a field under standard addition and multiplication.
- Complex numbers constitute a field in algebra.
- The mathematician studied fields with unusual properties.
- Finite fields are used in coding theory and cryptography.
- Understanding a field is fundamental to abstract algebra.
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all horses competing in a specific race
- The favorite led the field from start to finish.
- Several outsiders surprised the field in the final stretch.
- The winner outran the rest of the field by several lengths.
- A strong field makes the race more exciting.
- The jockey studied the strengths of the field before betting.
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(sports) all the participants or contestants in a competition or event
- 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.
- They scouted the field of players before drafting their fantasy football team.
- He excelled in a competitive field of chess players at the national tournament.
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an area used for aircraft takeoff and landing
- The fighter jets returned to the field after their mission.
- Pilots practiced maneuvers near the small grass field.
- During World War II, temporary fields were constructed for military use.
- The airport's field was closed due to fog.
- Helicopters landed safely on the field.
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the extent of the area that is visible, especially through an optical instrument
- The telescope's field revealed distant galaxies.
- Adjust the microscope to increase the field of view.
- Binoculars with a wide field are ideal for birdwatching.
- The camera's field included the mountains and valley.
- A narrow field makes it harder to track moving objects.
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a set of one or more adjacent characters treated as a unit of information
- The database stores names in a separate field.
- A missing field can prevent the application from running.
- The programmer defined a new field for the user ID.
- Errors occurred because the numeric field was left blank.
- Sorting by last name uses the name field in the record.
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a geographic area containing valuable resources
- The oil field spans hundreds of square kilometers.
- Natural gas is extracted from deep-sea fields.
- The mining company owns several gold fields.
- Water fields in the valley provide irrigation for crops.
- Exploration revealed untapped mineral fields.