Velden

Velden is the plural form of the Dutch noun veld, which denotes an open tract of land such as farmland or grassland. In everyday language, velden can refer to fields used for agriculture, pasture, or natural meadows, found in rural or agricultural areas.

In science, the word veld appears in two related senses. In physics and related disciplines, a veld is a field—an entity defined at every point in space, such as electric, magnetic, or gravitational field. In mathematics, a veld is also an algebraic structure known as a field, consisting of a set with defined addition and multiplication that satisfy specific axioms.

In information technology and data management, veld (singular) or velden (plural) describes a data field: a labeled entry in forms, databases, or spreadsheets used to store a specific kind of information, such as a name, date, or value. The concept is parallel to the English term field.

Dutch usage also extends to compounds that indicate a domain or area of activity. Examples include werkveld (work field) and vakgebied (field of study), both conveying a sphere of expertise or responsibility.

Velden is also a toponym. The name appears in the Netherlands and Belgium for villages or localities, reflecting historical or geographic associations with land areas.