field

//fiːld//
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Noun

fieldSingular
fieldsPlural
1

An area of open land, especially one used for growing crops or grazing animals.

The farmer planted wheat in the field.

2

An area of land marked out for a particular sport or game.

The children are playing soccer on the field.

3

A particular branch of study or sphere of activity or interest.

She is an expert in the field of medicine.

4

A region in which a particular force or influence is effective.

The Earth's magnetic field protects us from solar radiation.

5

The area visible through an optical instrument or in a photograph.

The microscope has a wide field of view.

Verb

1

To catch or stop (a ball) and return it in cricket, baseball, or a similar sport.

He fielded the ball cleanly and threw it to first base.

2

To deal with or handle (a question or difficult situation).

She fielded questions from reporters after the press conference.

3

To send out (a team or individual) to play in a game.

The coach decided to field his best players in the final match.