Noun
a piece of land prepared for playing a game
the circumstances under which competition occurs
Source: WordNetGovernment's role should be only to keep the playing field level, and to work hand in hand with business on issues such as employment. But beyond this, to as great an extent as possible, it should get the hell out of the way. Jesse Ventura
Games are won by players who focus on the playing field –- not by those whose eyes are glued to the scoreboard. Warren Buffett
We don't need a flat tax, but a flattening tax, to truly level the playing field. Jello Biafra
The playing field is more sacred than the stock exchange, more blessed than Capital Hill or the vaults of Fort Knox. The diamond and the gridiron - and, to a lesser degree, the court, the rink, the track, and the ring - embody the American dream of Eden. Lewis H. Lapham
Our government needs to adopt a pro-market agenda that doesn't pick winners and losers, but it invites competition and it levels the playing field for everyone. Sarah Palin
[A] revenue-neutral carbon tax would benefit all Americans by eliminating the need for costly energy subsidies while promoting a level playing field for energy producers. George Shultz