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Recent Examples of subfield
Their background was in learning theory, a subfield of computer science that focuses on algorithms for statistical analysis.
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Ben Brubaker, WIRED, 22 Sep. 2024
The recent wave of quantum thermodynamics that has become widely accepted as a subfield is very new.
—Quanta Magazine, 12 Sep. 2024
In fact, the economic analysis of fashion often falls into a broader subfield of economics called cultural economics, which looks at the relationship between culture and economic outcomes.
—Sofia Shchukina, NPR, 3 Sep. 2024
Importantly, this gap isn’t the case for the subfield of disease ecology, which concerns itself more with parasites’ ecological roles rather than their identities.
—Hannah Richter, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 July 2024
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Ben Brubaker, WIRED, 22 Sep. 2024
The recent wave of quantum thermodynamics that has become widely accepted as a subfield is very new.
—Quanta Magazine, 12 Sep. 2024
In fact, the economic analysis of fashion often falls into a broader subfield of economics called cultural economics, which looks at the relationship between culture and economic outcomes.
—Sofia Shchukina, NPR, 3 Sep. 2024
Importantly, this gap isn’t the case for the subfield of disease ecology, which concerns itself more with parasites’ ecological roles rather than their identities.
—Hannah Richter, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subfield
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The split would foster subspecialty development, research, and innovation in these historically underexplored areas while giving young doctors the opportunity to specialize in one or the other.Dr. Elizabeth Poynor, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
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So, hepatology is a subspecialty under gastroenterology.5 Gastroenterology vs Hepatology Specialist appointments can be hard to find.Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
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And reference images can help narrow the scope of the output to keep it within a specific color palette or use specific patterns or textures.Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Smith added that if any other polling locations are added to the PSPS scope due to a change in the forecast, officials would assess the situation and provide backup power if needed.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The amplitudes take the form of fractions, with a numerator above a denominator.Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024
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This suggests that our brain associates slower, more regular changes in amplitude with music and faster, irregular changes with speech.Andrew Chang, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2024
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Pulse width modulation control further reduces even the most minor rotational inaccuracies, along with any errors in the drive signal.Simon Lucas, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
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Inflation is a hair's width away from the Fed's target.Neil Irwin, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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Two looks that show the breadth of Kajal Patel’s wedding wear.Alice Newbold, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
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And the parties are at odds over the breadth of her influence.Mike Lillis, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
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David and Victoria both previously met Queen Elizabeth in light of their respective professions — David for his accomplishments in soccer, and Victoria with her Spice Girls band.Janine Henni, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Regardless of legacy status, top schools are looking for students who will be innovative thinkers and leaders on campus and in their profession.Christopher Rim, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The city faces a deep political divide on key policy questions, such as the extent to which the large police budget should be preserved over other city services in upcoming budget talks.Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Subfield.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subfield. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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