subfield

noun

Definition of subfieldnext
as in subspecialty

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Recent Examples of subfield But in deep industrial robotics, the techiest subfields of tech itself where the terrain is real and the stakes weigh in tons, the teams that focus on moving fast often end up moving in circles or straight into the wall. — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2026 The second is that biology has many highly specialized subfields, each with its own techniques and jargon. — ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026 Famous speeches delivered at the congress have gone on to redefine entire subfields of math. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026 In my subfield of ecology and evolutionary biology, an average dissertation could yield three to six papers, sometimes more. — Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for subfield
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subfield
  1. subspecialty
  2. scope
  3. amplitude
  4. width
  5. breadth
  6. profession
  7. extent
Noun
  • UConn Health provides high-quality and life-saving care and provides more subspecialty care than any other health system.
    — Opinion, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026
  • There is something deeply paradoxical about a system that celebrates improving primary care access metrics while patients who most need subspecialty evaluation are waiting longer to get it.
    — Christopher P. Childers, STAT, 10 July 2026
Definition of subspecialty
Noun
  • Negotiate the timeline, clarify the scope, and put the agreement in friendly writing.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The claim was allowed to stand because it was filed in a civil action outside the scope of church control, meaning that the abstention doctrine did not apply, the appeals court justices wrote.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of scope
Noun
  • By middle age, everyone loses around a third of their amplitude of accommodation.
    — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026
  • There is genuine debate regarding the amplitude and significance of this apparent decline.
    — Elizabeth Dray, STAT, 21 July 2026
Definition of amplitude
Noun
  • He is involved in fewer one-versus-one situations, but he is still being asked to provide width at times.
    — Andy Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Nanoplastics are tiny nanoparticles of plastic one one-thousandth the average width of a human hair — small enough to pass through the tissues of the digestive tract or lungs and enter your bloodstream.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of width
Noun
  • While the tools from both companies work well on their respective watches, neither offers the same adaptability or breadth of capabilities as Google’s Health Coach.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The United States has built an extraordinary higher education system, with tremendous breadth, quality, and capacity.
    — Marvin Krislov, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of breadth
Noun
  • But the numbers in that study are the profession telling on itself.
    — Gregg Mojica, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Michiganders have also broadly supported raising teacher pay in recent years, particularly for those just entering the profession.
    — Jason Burns, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of profession
Noun
  • Skibitskiy also highlighted the extent to which North Korea is helping with missile technology for Russia’s offensive.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Wyandotte County emergency management officials are still assessing the extent and cost of the damage.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of extent

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“Subfield.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subfield. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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