applied

ap·plied (ə plīd′)

adjective

used in actual practice or to work out practical problems applied science

modif.

Put to use
used, employed, related, correlated, enforced, practiced, utilized, brought to bear, adapted, shaped, exercised, devoted, tested, adjusted, activated.
Said of theoretical knowledge that can be used
practical, pragmatic, utilitarian, practicable; see practical.

Modifies a noun

linguistics: Topics will include: Basic issues in applied linguistics.
mathematics: SOS Mathematics A free resource covering almost everything needed in applied mathematics.
mathematician: Without a doubt, the future for applied mathematicians looks very, very good.
linguist: Six applied linguists work in French, German, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian.
anthropology: The development of indigenous knowledge: A new applied anthropology.
microbiology: SIM liases between the various fields of theoretical and applied microbiology through workshops, meetings and publications.

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