fieldwork

[feeld-wurk]

noun

1. Also field work work done in the field, as research, exploration, surveying, or interviewing.

   archaeological fieldwork.

2. Fortification.,  a temporary fortification constructed in the field.

fieldwork

/ ˈfiːldˌwɜːk /

noun

1. military a temporary structure used in defending or fortifying a place or position

Other Word Forms

• fieldworker noun
• field-worker noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of fieldwork¹

First recorded in 1735–45; field + work

Example Sentences

More than 15 years after graduating from Cerritos College, he’s trying to pay it forward — by hosting the college’s education students in his classroom so that they can earn their fieldwork hours.

From Los Angeles Times

The fieldwork will last from 25-29 August and is being supported by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, which provided a £1,102 grant.

From BBC

The findings are the culmination of months of undercover fieldwork and the creation of multiple fake identities to engage with the smugglers.

From BBC

“Americans don’t want to do the fieldwork. They’ll go over and make hamburgers for $8 an hour with no insurance, no nothing, when they can make more money here,” Teixeira said.

From Los Angeles Times

What was supposed to be three months of fieldwork turned into years of dedication.

From BBC