0 an area of land, used for growing crops or keeping animals, usually surrounded by a fence:
1 an area, usually covered with grass, used for playing sports:
3 all the competitors taking part in a race or activity:
4 a division of a database (= a collection of similar information on a computer) that contains a particular type of information, such as names or numbers
5 to catch or pick up the ball after it has been hit in a game such as cricket or baseball, and to try to prevent the other team from scoring:
6 to deal with a question, often by not answering it directly:
7 to have or produce a team of people to take part in an activity or event:
The company fielded a group of experts to take part in the conference.
8 an area of land containing a particular natural substance:
10 an area in which a particular force has some effect:
12 all the competitors taking part in a race or activity, or all the competitors other than the leader:
[ C ] The cross-country race started with a field of 85 competitors.
15 (in baseball) to catch or pick up the ball after it has been hit in order to prevent the other team from scoring:
16 a subject or area that you work in or study:
The assessment of microfinance programs remains an important field for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners.
I will be travelling throughout the state presenting best teaching practices in my field of expertise.
The institution has many top researchers in this field.
17 a place outside an office or laboratory (= room used for scientific work) where practical work and research is done:
He also trains specialists on using the software, which interprets data gathered in the field.
18 an area of land or a sea bed where minerals can be found:
19 a space in a database or file which can contain a particular type of information, for example, names or numbers:
20 to be in the leading position in a particular area of activity:
21 a situation that is fair, because no competitor has an advantage over another:
22 if something is outside someone's field, it is not a subject or type of work that they know much about:
23 relating to practical work and research done outside the office or laboratory (= room used for scientific work):
The farmer put up the fence to stop people walking across his field.
She embodied good sportsmanship on the playing field.
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