field level

Where athletes compete

Field level refers to the ground floor of a stadium or arena, where the playing surface is located: We had field level seats right behind the dugout.

The term also describes proximity to actual operations rather than management oversight—field level employees work directly with customers or products, while executives operate from above.

In databases and software, field level denotes settings or permissions applied to individual data fields rather than entire records or tables.

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  • groundSolid surface underfoot
  • grassNarrow-leaved ground cover
  • pitchFrequency of sound
  • turfGrass-covered earth surface
  • courtTrial venue or sports surface

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Opposites
vertical elevation in venues

field levelupper deck

Elevated seating level

nosebleed seats · top tier · upper level · top deck · upper tier

organizational hierarchy

field levelexecutive level

Senior organizational rank

C-suite · ivory tower · senior management · top-level · central office

Family

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