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separate fields

[SEP-rit feeldz / SEP-uh-rayt feeldz]
noun phrase
campos separados
1. Distinct areas of study, work, or specialization that do not overlap or intersect
Mathematics and literature are separate fields of academic study.
Matemática e literatura são campos separados de estudo acadêmico.
2. In computing/databases, distinct columns or data categories that are kept apart
The form requires you to fill in separate fields for first name and last name.
O formulário exige que você preencha campos separados para nome e sobrenome.
3. Physically distinct geographical or agricultural areas
The farmer owns three separate fields where different crops are grown.
O agricultor possui três campos separados onde diferentes culturas são cultivadas.
Synonyms
distinct fieldsdifferent areasseparate domainsseparate disciplines
Antonyms
overlapping fieldsrelated fieldsinterconnected areas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
campos separados
Standard usage in both academic and technical contexts
Portugal
campos distintos
Often preferred in formal contexts; 'campos separados' also acceptable
Technical/Computing
campos distintos / campos isolados
Used in database and software documentation

Related Idioms & Phrases

to keep something in separate fields
to maintain separate fields
different ball games (idiomatic equivalent)
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