fielding

/ˈfiːldɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of catching or picking up a ball and throwing it back in baseball, cricket, or similar sports.
    • She practiced her fielding every day to improve her reaction time.
    • Good fielding can win a game even when the team doesn't hit well.
    • The coach praised the team for their excellent fielding in the tournament.
  2. The act of answering questions or handling situations, especially in a skillful or diplomatic way.
    • The press secretary's fielding of tough questions impressed the reporters.
    • Good fielding of objections is essential for a successful sales presentation.
    • His calm fielding of customer complaints helped keep the store running smoothly.
verb
  1. Present participle of field; to catch or pick up a ball and throw it back in sports.
    • He was fielding balls in the outfield during practice.
    • The shortstop is fielding the ground ball cleanly.
    • The player injured his hand while fielding a hard hit.
  2. Present participle of field; to answer questions or deal with requests or problems.
    • She is fielding questions from the audience after her speech.
    • The tech support team is fielding hundreds of requests every day.
    • The manager spent the morning fielding phone calls from angry customers.
  3. Present participle of field; to put a team or person into action, especially in sports or work.
    • The company is fielding a new sales team in the western region.
    • They are fielding three candidates for the job interview.
    • The coach is fielding a young team this season.
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