field work

British

noun

an investigation or search for material, data, etc, made in the field as opposed to the classroom, laboratory, or official headquarters

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Other Word Forms

field worker noun

Example Sentences

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All the field work we do points to absolute global adoption starting at the board level—not the IT level, where we usually saw past tech trends start.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

To capture that, he explains, relies on "absolutely top class field work", patiently watching and getting shots in "an observational, non-invasive way."

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2025

Sikich manages field work for the project and is considered an expert on lions in the region.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2024

Predominantly doing field work in French Polynesia, Rummer works in the world's largest shark sanctuary which "provides an ideal environment for studying and protecting shark populations without fishing pressures."

From Salon • Jul. 21, 2024

“I’ve seen them at it before. They play at field work too.”

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler

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