field work
"Field work" encompasses a range of activities conducted outside traditional settings like laboratories or offices, often involving direct data collection and observation in natural environments.
Definition
C1Research and Science
(academic, technical)The collection of data or information outside a laboratory or office, often in a natural or real-world environment.
Example
- The biologists conducted field work to observe the behavior of wild animals in their natural habitat.
C1Social Sciences
(academic, technical)The process of gathering data through direct observation, interviews, and other methods in naturalistic settings.
Example
- The anthropologist's field work involved living in the village to understand the community's customs and traditions.
B2Education
(academic)Practical experience or training in a particular profession or occupation, often part of a degree program or apprenticeship.
Example
- The student teacher's field work included classroom observations and supervised teaching practice.
B2Engineering and Construction
(technical)On-site installation, testing, and maintenance of equipment, systems, or infrastructure.
Example
- The engineers' field work involved inspecting the bridge to ensure its structural integrity.
C1Military
(technical)Temporary fortifications constructed by troops in the field, such as earthen barriers or trenches.
Example
- The soldiers built field works to defend their position during the battle.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "field work":
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