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Definition of fieldwork

fieldwork

/ˈfiːldwɜːrk/
field · work
Plural:fieldworks
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• noun

1

Practical research, observation, or data collection conducted in a natural environment rather than in a laboratory, library, or office.

Example

"The anthropologist spent six months conducting fieldwork in a remote village in the Amazon basin."

2

A temporary fortification or earthwork constructed by troops in the field.

Example

"Archaeologists uncovered the remains of a 19th-century fieldwork overlooking the river valley."

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• Nearby Words

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fieldmouse
fieldstone
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fieldworker
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fieldwork. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fieldwork
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