Word
fielding
Phoneticsfield·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfiɫdɪŋ/
UK/fˈiːldɪŋ/
Definitions
01catching/retrieving a ball
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Sports
n. the act of catching or picking up the ball in a game like baseball or cricket.
n. the defensive action of catching, picking up, or returning a ball that has been hit by a batter.
“The team lost the game because their fielding was very poor today.”
“The coach spent the entire afternoon session drilling the players on their fielding to ensure they could react quickly to ground balls.”
02putting a team in place
C1 · Advanced Formal
v. choosing and putting a team or a candidate into a competition.
v. the act of selecting and deploying a team, candidate, or army for a specific purpose or competition.
“The party is fielding a new candidate for the upcoming local election.”
“Despite the injuries, the manager insisted on fielding his strongest possible lineup for the championship final.”
Antonyms
Usage
Primarily used in the context of team sports involving a ball and bat.
Real-World Examples
“Lyon dropped into the Europa League after losing to Fenerbahce in midweek and, for the first time, Paulo Fonseca is fielding some uncomfortable questions.” “Even adult children who have quietly distanced themselves by moving away or limiting contact may still find themselves fielding regular requests for connection through texts, phone calls and social media.” Word family
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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