playing field
noun
1
: a field for various games
especially
: the part of a field officially marked off for play
2
: a set of conditions for competition
—usually used in such phrases as a level playing field
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Yes, equity programs aim to even the playing field to ensure fairness and justice.
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Colleen Murphy, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
Technical scoring and priorities were clearly identified, providing an even playing field and the blueprint for measurement.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
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Colleen Murphy, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
Technical scoring and priorities were clearly identified, providing an even playing field and the blueprint for measurement.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for playing field
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“Playing field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playing%20field. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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