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Field condition

/ˈfiːld kənˌdɪʃ.ən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #8500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The actual state of an environment outside of a controlled laboratory, office, or manufacturing setting where tests, operations, or observations take place.

    "The prototype performed exceptionally well in the laboratory, but it failed under harsh field conditions."
  2. 2

    The physical state of an outdoor playing surface, construction site, or natural terrain.

    "Heavy rain severely impacted the field conditions, making the soccer match difficult to play."

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Derived from the noun 'field' (from Old English 'feld', meaning open country or land) combined with 'condition' (from Latin 'condicio', meaning agreement or state of being). Initially rooted in agriculture and military operations, the term evolved during the 19th and 20th centuries to describe real-world, uncontrolled environments where scientific, engineering, or operational tasks are performed.

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