Fieldwork

Podcast 1 · Introduction

Fieldwork

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

noun

Pronunciation

FEELD-werk  /ˈfiːldwəːk/

Definition

Practical work conducted in the natural environment rather than in a laboratory or office; research or scientific work carried out in the real world.

Plain meaning

Research or work done out in the real world — in the field, not in a lab or office — gathering data from actual places and real people.

Register

Neutral and technical in academic, scientific, and research contexts. Standard across many professional disciplines.