field exercise

[fiːld ˈɛksərsaɪz]
nounpl: field exercises
exercício de campo
1. A practical training activity conducted outdoors or in real-world conditions, typically involving military, scientific, or educational personnel performing actual tasks rather than theoretical study
The soldiers participated in a field exercise to practice tactical maneuvers in terrain similar to their deployment zone.
Os soldados participaram de um exercício de campo para praticar manobras táticas em terreno semelhante à zona de deslocamento.
2. Any practical application or hands-on training conducted outside of a classroom or laboratory setting
The geology students conducted a field exercise to collect rock samples from the riverbed.
Os estudantes de geologia realizaram um exercício de campo para coletar amostras de rochas do leito do rio.
3. A simulated or real operational drill designed to test competency and readiness in actual conditions
The emergency response team completed their annual field exercise to ensure preparedness.
A equipe de resposta a emergências completou seu exercício de campo anual para garantir preparação.
Field exercises are particularly important in Brazilian and American military training, emphasizing practical readiness. In academic contexts, they represent a shift from theoretical to experiential learning, widely valued in sciences, engineering, and environmental studies. The term reflects the pedagogical shift toward active learning methodologies in modern education systems.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
field trainingpractical exercisehands-on trainingoutdoor drilllive exercise
Antonyms / Antônimos
classroom exercisetheoretical studysimulationtabletop exercise

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exercício de campo
Most common translation, widely used in military and educational contexts
General Brazilian
exercício prático
Alternative term emphasizing the practical nature of the activity
Brazil - Military
manobra tática
Specific military usage referring to tactical exercises
Portugal
exercício de terreno
Portuguese variant emphasizing the terrain or outdoor location

Related Words

field studyfieldworkmilitary maneuvertactical trainingdrillfield testhands-on learning

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the field
learning by doing
put into practice
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