vakgebied — meaning in English

English meaning

• branch noun A woody offshoot growing from the trunk or a larger limb of a tree.
• field noun An open area of land, especially one used for growing crops, grazing animals, or playing sports.
• subject noun The main topic being discussed, studied, or shown in a work of art.

Senses

vakgebied is used for these senses in English:

• branch An area in business or of knowledge, research.
• field A domain of study, knowledge or practice.
• subject The main topic of a paper, work of art, discussion, field of study, etc.
• subject A particular area of study.

branch — full definition

1. noun A woody offshoot growing from the trunk or a larger limb of a tree.
2. noun One of several local offices or outlets belonging to a larger organisation.
3. noun A distinct part or subdivision of a subject, family, or system.
4. verb To split into two or more parts, or to grow outward like a tree limb.

field — full definition

1. noun An open area of land, especially one used for growing crops, grazing animals, or playing sports.
2. noun A particular subject, area of activity, or branch of expertise.
3. verb In sport, to catch or stop a ball and return it into play.
4. verb To handle or respond to something, especially questions or requests.
5. verb To put a team, group, or piece of equipment into use or into a competition.

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