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- Dictionaryap·plied/əˈplīd/
adjective
- 1. (of a subject or type of study) put to practical use as opposed to being theoretical: "applied chemistry"
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The meaning of APPLIED is put to practical use; especially : applying general principles to solve definite problems. How to use applied in a sentence.
Applied definition: having a practical purpose or use; derived from or involved with actual phenomena (distinguished from theoretical, opposed to pure). See examples of APPLIED used in a sentence.
APPLIED definition: 1. relating to a subject of study, especially a science, that has a practical use: 2. relating to…. Learn more.
1. having a practical purpose or use; derived from or involved with actual phenomena (distinguished from theoretical, opposed to pure) applied mathematics. applied science. 2. of or pertaining to those arts or crafts that have a primarily utilitarian function, or to the designs and decorations used in these arts.
1. a. : to put to use especially for some practical purpose. He applies pressure to get what he wants. b. : to bring into action. apply the brakes. c. : to lay or spread on. apply varnish. d. : to put into operation or effect. apply a law. 2. : to employ diligently or with close attention. You should apply yourself to your work. intransitive verb.
Something applied is practical, having to do with real-world situations and problems. Applied physics puts physics into use. If you have a mysterious lump, thank applied physics for the MRI the doctor uses to look inside your body. To apply is to make use of something, like applying a coat of paint.
Define applied. applied synonyms, applied pronunciation, applied translation, English dictionary definition of applied. adj. Put into practice or to a particular use: applied physics. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
APPLIED definition: mathematics, science, or another subject that is studied for a practical use. Learn more.
Applied Definition. ə-plīd. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Adjective. Verb. Filter. adjective. Put into practice or a particular use. Applied physics. American Heritage. Used in actual practice or to work out practical problems. Applied science. Webster's New World. Put into practical use. Wiktionary.
Synonyms for APPLIED: applicable, useful, applicative, practical, useable, practicable, working, pragmatic; Antonyms of APPLIED: inapplicable, useless, impracticable, impractical, theoretical, abstract, unusable, unworkable
