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- [feeld-wurk]
- /ˈfildˌwɜrk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [feeld-wurk]
- /ˈfildˌwɜrk/
Definitions of fieldwork word
- noun fieldwork Also, field work. work done in the field, as research, exploration, surveying, or interviewing: archaeological fieldwork. 1
- noun fieldwork Fortification. a temporary fortification constructed in the field. 1
- noun fieldwork Practical work conducted by a researcher in the natural environment, rather than in a laboratory or office. 1
- noun fieldwork research outside laboratory 1
- uncountable noun fieldwork Fieldwork is the gathering of information about something in a real, natural environment, rather than in a place of study such as a laboratory or classroom. 0
- noun fieldwork a temporary structure used in defending or fortifying a place or position 0
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Origin of fieldwork
First appearance:
before 1735 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1735-45; field + work
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Parts of speech for Fieldwork
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fieldwork popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
fieldwork usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fieldwork
noun fieldwork
- research — to make researches; investigate carefully.
- investigation — the act or process of investigating or the condition of being investigated.
- fact-finding — a person who searches impartially for the facts or actualities of a subject or situation, especially one appointed to conduct an official investigation, as in a labor-management conflict.
- exploration — The action of traveling in or through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it.
- examination — A detailed inspection or investigation.
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