What is the meaning of playing field?

noun

  • The circumstances under which competition occurs.
    • usage: "the government's objective is to insure a genuinely level playing field for American industry and commerce in Europe"
  • A piece of land prepared for playing a game.
    • usage: "the home crowd cheered when Princeton took the field"
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