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applied Definition

ap·plied (ə plīd)

adjective

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

applied Synonyms

applied

modif.

  1. Put to use

    used, employed, related, correlated, enforced, practiced, utilized, brought to bear, adapted, shaped, exercised, devoted, tested, adjusted, activated.

  2. Said of theoretical knowledge that can be used

    practical, pragmatic, utilitarian, practicable; see practical.

applied Usage Examples

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.