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field-worthy

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 7:37 am
by karel
Colud someone explain me the meaning of "field-worthy". Thank you.

Re: field-worthy

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 12:50 pm
by Joe
karel wrote:Colud someone explain me the meaning of "field-worthy". Thank you.
It sounds as though it means "fit to be used in the field". The "field" can mean several different things, including an "area of operations" or something like a "battle-field". So "field-worthy" could be used about, for example, a large gun.

Compare "roadworthy" which you will find in any good dictionary. Or "airworthy".

However, for a more precise explanation, you should always show examples of the word in context. If you can provide the sentence or sentences where you found this word we can help more.

Re: field-worthy

Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 7:20 am
by karel
Thank you, Josef! Here is the sentence: Project is based on the lack of knowledge of the health effects of .... and on the shortage of field-worthy, cost-effective ways for reliable assesment...

Re: field-worthy

Posted: Mon May 03, 2010 9:52 am
by Joe
So these are "ways for (of) reliable assessment that are fit to be used in the area of operations" that the project covers.

Re: field-worthy

Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 4:41 pm
by PureGuava
karel wrote:Here is the sentence: Project is based on the lack of knowledge of the health effects of .... and on the shortage of field-worthy, cost-effective ways for reliable assesment...
"field-worthy" in this case would be "realistic and tested ways that are proven (to work)"