subfield

noun

Definition of subfieldnext
as in subspecialty

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Recent Examples of subfield But in deep industrial robotics, the techiest subfields of tech itself where the terrain is real and the stakes weigh in tons, the teams that focus on moving fast often end up moving in circles or straight into the wall. — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2026 The second is that biology has many highly specialized subfields, each with its own techniques and jargon. — ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026 Famous speeches delivered at the congress have gone on to redefine entire subfields of math. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026 In my subfield of ecology and evolutionary biology, an average dissertation could yield three to six papers, sometimes more. — Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for subfield
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subfield
  1. subspecialty
  2. scope
  3. amplitude
  4. width
  5. breadth
  6. profession
  7. extent
Noun
  • UConn Health provides high-quality and life-saving care and provides more subspecialty care than any other health system.
    — Opinion, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026
  • There is something deeply paradoxical about a system that celebrates improving primary care access metrics while patients who most need subspecialty evaluation are waiting longer to get it.
    — Christopher P. Childers, STAT, 10 July 2026
Definition of subspecialty
Noun
  • But now, his organization and others are hearing from hundreds of people and believe the scope of the revocations is much larger.
    — Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The film’s scope widened, from an initial focus on Texas to a broader approach that included stories from Florida, Louisiana and New Jersey as well.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of scope
Noun
  • There is genuine debate regarding the amplitude and significance of this apparent decline.
    — Elizabeth Dray, STAT, 21 July 2026
  • This hardware is used to test different combinations of wavelengths and amplitudes during calibration.
    — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
Definition of amplitude
Noun
  • Miller was charged Monday in Jasper County with failure to drive on the right half of a roadway when the roadway was of sufficient width, resulting in an accident.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The tornado produced wind gusts of up to 65 mph and traveled about 2 miles, with a width of approximately 90 yards.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of width
Noun
  • Along the way, she's joined by a new generation of students that reflect the breadth of Black life on campus, according to a synopsis for the new series.
    — Andrea Tuccillo, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Today's leaders need breadth without losing the depth that earned them a seat at the table.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of breadth
Noun
  • Each one went into the coaching profession, where each has become a successful head coach.
    — Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • How many work inside your current organization or profession?
    — Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of profession
Noun
  • The new study highlights that cardiac neurons are similarly heterogenous and that the extent of their functions has yet to be uncovered.
    — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • To the extent that jobs leave the state, the state would lose personal income tax from those employees, but Paramount would likely have to retain a substantial workforce in the state to continue to do business in the film and TV industry.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of extent

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“Subfield.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subfield. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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