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field site

[/fiːld saɪt/]
nounpl: field sites
sítio de campo
1. A location where scientific research, fieldwork, or data collection is conducted in natural or outdoor conditions
The archaeologists established a field site in the valley to excavate the ancient ruins.
Os arqueólogos estabeleceram um sítio de campo no vale para escavar as ruínas antigas.
2. A designated area where a field study, experiment, or investigation takes place outside of a laboratory
The biologists spent three months at the field site studying wildlife behavior.
Os biólogos passaram três meses no sítio de campo estudando o comportamento da vida selvagem.
Synonyms
field locationresearch sitefieldwork locationsurvey areastudy site
Antonyms
laboratoryofficeindoor facility

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sítio de campo
Most commonly used term in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
local de pesquisa de campo
More formal variant used in academic contexts
Portugal
local de trabalho de campo
Portuguese variant emphasizing fieldwork aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the field
fieldwork research
on-site investigation
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