Word
Definition
n. the work you do in the open air or on a farm, rather than in an office or a lab. It usually involves physical activity and being outside.
n. work performed in the open air or in the field, as opposed to in an office or laboratory. Often refers to agricultural labor or research conducted in a natural environment.
Examples
“He spent the summer doing fieldwork on a local farm.”
“The researcher spent several months on fieldwork to observe how the local community interacts with the wetlands.”
“While the initial data was gathered in the lab, the final results required extensive fieldwork to account for variables that cannot be replicated in a controlled environment.”
Examples
simple
“He spent the summer doing fieldwork on a local farm.”
contextual
“The researcher spent several months on fieldwork to observe how the local community interacts with the wetlands.”
complex
“While the initial data was gathered in the lab, the final results required extensive fieldwork to account for variables that cannot be replicated in a controlled environment.”
Real-World Examples
“For ecocentric messages in particular, hands-on experiences such as fieldwork may help students connect with nature in a more personal and lasting way.” “My days of fieldwork found their rhythm in hunting, fishing and tending gardens.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- 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
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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