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Definition of field
1a (1) : an open land area free of woods and buildings (2) : an area of land marked by the presence of particular objects or features dune fieldsb (1) : an area of cleared enclosed land used for cultivation or pasture a field of wheat (2) : land containing a natural resource oil fields (3) : airfieldc : the place where a battle is fought; also : battled : a large unbroken expanse (as of ice)
2a : an area or division of an activity, subject, or profession the field of microbiologyb : the sphere of practical operation outside a base (such as a laboratory, office, or factory) geologists working in the fieldc : an area for military exercises or maneuversd (1) : an area constructed, equipped, or marked for sports a football field (2) : the portion of an indoor or outdoor sports area enclosed by the running track and on which field events are conducted (3) : any of the three sections of a baseball outfield hits to all fields
3 : a space on which something is drawn or projected: such asa : the space on the surface of a coin, medal, or seal that does not contain the designb : the ground of each division in a flagc : the whole surface of an escutcheon (see escutcheon 1)
4 : the individuals that make up all or part of the participants in a contest The election attracted a large field of candidates.; especially : all participants with the exception of the favorite or the winner in a contest where more than two are entered
5 : the area visible through the lens of an optical instrument
6a : a region or space in which a given effect (such as magnetism) exists a magnetic field a gravitational fieldb : a region of embryonic tissue capable of a particular type of differentiation (see differentiation 3) a morphogenetic field
7 : a set of mathematical elements that is subject to two binary operations the second of which is distributive (see distributive 3) relative to the first and that constitutes a commutative (see commutative 2) group under the first operation and also under the second if the zero or unit element under the first is omitted
8 : a complex of forces that serve as causative agents in human behavior
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Examples of field in a Sentence
He gazed out across the fields.
She hopes to find work in the health field.
She is a pioneer in the field of genetic research.
a lawyer who is eminent in his field
working in his chosen field
a fascinating field of endeavor
Recent Examples of field from the Web
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Jason Heyward is out of the lineup, with Ben Zobrist playing right field and Javier Baez inserted at second base.
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Dawson was drafted by Montreal in 1975 and was starting in center field for the Expos two years later.
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Stephen shadows an oil-field worker who spends his nights alone reading violent erotica.
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Qatar denies supporting extremists and has defended its warm relations with Iran; the two countries share a massive undersea natural gas field.
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Boston loaded the bases with one out in the 11th against Ernesto Frieri, and Andrew Benintendi blooped a single into left field as two runners scored.
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A: A food system is the path that food travels from field to fork.
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Dottie wasn’t someone to throw a team under the bus for the sake of appeasing a glorified on-field temper tantrum.
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There’s even a field guide called, simply enough, The Container Guide, that may have more detail on the boxes than shipping lines themselves may even have.
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Origin and Etymology of field
Middle English, from Old English feld; akin to Old High German feld field, Old English flōr floor — more at floor
field
Definition of field
: of or relating to a field: such asa : growing in or inhabiting the fields or open countryb : made, conducted, or used in the fieldc : operating or active in the field
Origin and Etymology of field
see 1field
field
Definition of field
transitive verb
1a : to catch or pick up (something, such as a batted ball) and usually throw to a teammateb : to take care of or respond to (something, such as a telephone call or a request)c : to give an impromptu answer or solution to the senator fielded the reporters' questions
2 : to put into the field field an army field a team; also : to enter in competition
intransitive verb
: to play as a fielder
Examples of field in a Sentence
The shortstop fielded the ground ball.
a shortstop who fields his position flawlessly
Last week she fielded two offers on her house.
His secretary will field requests for more information.
The senator fielded the reporters' questions.
They expect to field a strong team this year.
the greatest fighting force that any nation has ever fielded
Recent Examples of field from the Web
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Questions were fielded by Asian Health Services staff, local politicians and an immigration attorney, who gave advice on interacting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials.
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For now, Donahoe is fielding sympathetic comments from customers who are upset that Denver’s last video-rental store is closing its doors.
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The school fielded a level one team of 10th-grade students and a level two team of IB/AP level students.
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A slick-fielding shortstop, he is committed to Notre Dame.
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Origin and Etymology of field
see 1field
Field
Definition of Field
Eugene 1850–1895 American poet and journalist
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Marshall 1834–1906 American merchant
FIELD Defined for English Language Learners
field
playDefinition of field for English Language Learners
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: an open area of land without trees or buildings
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: an area of land that has a special use
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: an area of work, study, etc.
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Definition of field for English Language Learners
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baseball or cricket : to catch or stop and throw a ball; also : to play (a position) on a baseball team
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: to deal with or respond to (something, such as a telephone call or a request)
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: to give an answer to (a question)
FIELD Defined for Kids
Definition of field for Students
1 : a piece of open, cleared, or cultivated land
2 : a piece of land put to a special use or giving a special product a ball field an oil field
3 : an area of activity or influence the field of science
4 : a background on which something is drawn, painted, or mounted The United States flag has white stars on a blue field.
Definition of field for Students
fielded
;fielding
: to catch or stop and throw a ball
Medical Dictionary
field
playMedical Definition of field
1: an area or division of an activity a doctor eminent in her field
2: a complex of forces that serve as causative agents in human behavior
3a: a region of embryonic tissue potentially capable of a particular type of differentiation a morphogenetic fieldb: a region or space in which a given effect (as magnetism) exists
4a: an area that is perceived or under observation; especially : the area visible through the lens of an optical instrument—see visual fieldb: the site of a surgical operation
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