Fieldwork

Pronunciation: /ˈfiːlˌdwɜːrk/

Fieldwork (noun)

  1. Work done in the real world to collect information, not in an office or laboratory.
  2. Practical work where a person goes to the place being studied or checked to gather data or evidence.

Examples

  • The team did research outside to study local wildlife.
  • Fieldwork helps researchers collect real data in the field.