Meaning & use
field of study
A particular subject or academic discipline that a person focuses on studying or researching.
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Her field of study is molecular biology, with a focus on cancer research.
Students are asked to choose a field of study before applying to graduate programs.
A note on using this word
Used mainly in academic and professional contexts to describe a specialized area of learning or expertise.
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