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
  • Unlike the full theory of the strong force, which operates in three spatial dimensions, this model reduces the problem to a one-dimensional chain while retaining key features such as charges, strings, and confinement.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Einstein’s theory fused space with time, and so if the three dimensions of space emerge from a spaceless point, then time should emerge from something timeless.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of dimensions
Noun
  • After correcting for background noise and distance, the researchers could compare the sound readings and compare them in relation to data on different birds’ body sizes and open beak widths.
    — Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Even shoppers with wide feet say the regular widths are suitable for them.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 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
  • The Harold Hamm Health Campus also brings together six health professions colleges and the university’s graduate college—more than 4,100 students—to build a pipeline to address those issues.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026
  • But, at least for some professions, the AI boom has been an employment one too.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of professions
Noun
  • Offer smaller scopes of work with clear timelines to secure quicker commitments.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • MacGregor has signed contracts with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard to supply comprehensive roll-on/roll-off equipment for the two vessels, marking one of its most extensive scopes for roll-on/roll-off passenger ferries to date.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of scopes
Noun
  • Under the terms of the bill, the Social Security Administration would be tasked with coming up with a full list of qualifying physically demanding occupations, which would be updated every three years.
    — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
  • WalletHub's analysis looked beyond race and ethnicity, measuring differences among states in areas such as income, education, language, birthplace, occupations, household makeup, religion and political views.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of occupations
Noun
  • Until 1984, college athletics were excluded from antitrust law because antitrust didn’t deal with noncommercial, amateur pursuits.
    — Sen. Rand Paul OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Romance, leisure pursuits, and creative projects all deserve your attention during Libra season.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of pursuits
Noun
  • The film will be released theatrically from September 28 onwards in 56 territories.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Dentsu was founded in 1901 in Tokyo and now has a footprint spanning 120 countries and territories.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of territories
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