1. Written records or observations made by a researcher, scientist, journalist, or fieldworker during direct observation or investigation in a natural or outdoor setting
The biologist reviewed her field notes from the rainforest expedition.
A bióloga revisou suas anotações de campo da expedição na floresta tropical.
2. Informal or preliminary notes taken on-site that serve as the basis for more formal documentation or research
The journalist kept detailed field notes while covering the story on location.
O jornalista manteve anotações de campo detalhadas enquanto cobria a história no local.