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adjective
- 1. (of a subject of study) put to practical use as opposed to being theoretical: "applied chemistry"
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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.
The meaning of APPLIED is put to practical use; especially : applying general principles to solve definite problems. How to use applied in a sentence.
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.
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.
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. Of a branch of science, serving another branch of science or engineering. Wiktionary. Antonyms: theoretical. verb.
having a practical purpose or use; derived from or involved with actual phenomena (distinguished from theoretical, opposed to pure): applied mathematics; applied science. of or pertaining to those arts or crafts that have a primarily utilitarian function, or to the designs and decorations used in these arts. apply + - ed2 1490–1500.
APPLIED definition: mathematics, science, or another subject that is studied for a practical use. Learn more.
The word "applied" is correct and used in written English. You can use it when you want to describe a situation in which an action is being taken to implement a change or idea. For example: "The new policy was applied in order to reduce employee turnover.".
