subfields

noun

plural of subfield
as in subspecialties

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  1. dimensions
  2. widths
  3. amplitudes
  4. professions
  5. scopes
  6. occupations
  7. pursuits
  8. territories
Noun
  • The researchers also explored more exotic scenarios involving additional spatial dimensions and theories that extend beyond Einstein’s general relativity.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
  • North Carolina State University But the new robot can maneuver in three dimensions using a few elastic limbs and just two actuators.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of dimensions
Noun
  • Choose from regular and wide widths in classic colors like black leather, chocolate leather, and burgundy suede.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Further, the Cleary’s gently curved silhouette and slim arms provide plenty of presence without adding visual bulk, and its availability in three widths makes finding a model to fit your space easier.
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of widths
Noun
  • Quantum computers manipulate physical systems whose behavior includes complex amplitudes, phase, interference and entanglement.
    — Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • This hardware is used to test different combinations of wavelengths and amplitudes during calibration.
    — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
Definition of amplitudes
Noun
  • Joseph said the pattern is common in professions that discourage vulnerability, including her own.
    — Allison Aubrey, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The two now bond over how their respective professions are being phased out by time and technology.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of professions
Noun
  • Check our deals page regularly to get scopes on scores in tools, accessories, and all things automotive adjacent.
    — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Confining Employees To Rigid Roles As a business grows, team members with rigid, constrained scopes may stop working or supporting others outside their existing scope.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of scopes
Noun
  • In September last year, the administration introduced a $100,000 fee for certain petitions under the H-1B program, which applies to highly skilled workers in specialty occupations.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The participants already had foot pain and worked in weight-bearing occupations, making the results difficult to extend to people without foot pain or to men.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of occupations
Noun
  • During a March City Council meeting, interim Police Chief Douglas Brinkley said Independence officers conducted 541 pursuits in 2025, compared with 137 by Kansas City police, The Kansas City Star reported.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • His later pursuits included work in children’s theater education and men’s fashion and owning a West Hollywood flower shop.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of pursuits
Noun
  • Hasegawa pointed to Japanese titles placing high at the box office in various territories and on global streaming charts.
    — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Under federal law, states and territories are not able to enact permanent daylight saving time.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of territories
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