fieldwork

American

[feeld-wurk] / ˈfildˌwɜrk /

noun

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

archaeological fieldwork.
Fortification. a temporary fortification constructed in the field.

fieldwork British

/ ˈfiːldˌwɜːk /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

field-worker noun
fieldworker noun

Etymology

Origin of fieldwork

First recorded in 1735–45; field + work

Example Sentences

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The fossil was found on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, a location known for difficult and sometimes dangerous fieldwork.

From Science Daily

Dr. Gregor Hartmann of Helmholtz-Zentrum research center, said: "Our method provides an unbiased way to recognize variation in footprints and test hypotheses about their makers. It's an excellent tool for research, education, and even fieldwork."

From Science Daily

Bailey also plans to return to Prince of Wales Island next summer to continue fieldwork.

From Science Daily

While the route is not currently scheduled to open until after 2033 due to delays, archaeologists say their fieldwork is largely complete.

From BBC

"Getting all the fieldwork done traditionally has been very hard to do because you have to get energy to remote regions," he told the BBC.

From BBC

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