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Fieldwork
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feeldwurk
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Simple meaning
What does Fieldwork mean?
Research or work done in a real-world setting.
Dictionary definition
Practical research or work done outside a classroom, office, or laboratory.
Example sentences
Fieldwork in a sentence
easy
The students did fieldwork at the pond.
medium
The scientist collected samples during fieldwork.
hard
Good fieldwork helps researchers learn from real places and real conditions.
Synonyms
Words like Fieldwork
on-site researchResearch done at the actual place.
researchRelated word that can support the meaning of fieldwork.
Antonyms
Opposite words
desk workWork done at a desk.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fieldwork, depending on context.
Word family
Fieldwork word family
Base word
fieldwork
noun
fieldworks
More than one fieldwork.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does fieldwork mean?
Fieldwork means research or work done in a real-world setting.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fieldwork?
On-Site Research is close in meaning to fieldwork in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fieldwork?
Desk Work contrasts with fieldwork.
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