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widening field

[/ˈwaɪdənɪŋ fiːld/]
noun phrasepl: widening fields
campo em expansão
1. An area of study, work, or activity that is growing or expanding in scope and opportunities
Computer science is a widening field with many career opportunities.
A ciência da computação é um campo em expansão com muitas oportunidades de carreira.
2. A literal geographic area that is becoming broader or larger in physical extent
The widening field of battle spread across the valley.
O campo de batalha em expansão se espalhava pelo vale.
3. An increasingly broad range or scope of something
The widening field of renewable energy research attracts global investment.
O campo em expansão da pesquisa em energia renovável atrai investimento global.
Synonyms
expanding fieldgrowing fieldbroadening fielddeveloping field
Antonyms
narrowing fieldshrinking fieldcontracting fielddeclining field

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
campo em expansão
Standard usage for growing areas of study or work
São Paulo
campo em crescimento
Common alternative emphasizing growth
Portugal
campo em alargamento
European Portuguese preference for 'alargamento'

Related Idioms & Phrases

open field
field of opportunity
field of expertise
level playing field
in the field
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