Applied dictionary definition

applied

[ə plīd′]

adjective

Applied is something that can be used for a definite purpose.
Using science to figure out the volume of water in a swimming pool is an example of an applied science.

verb

The definition of applied is you used something to solve a problem or answer a question.
If you pressed on the brakes to stop the car, then that is an example of how you applied the brakes.
Applied means that something had an appropriate connection to something else.
A certain rule than needs to be followed only by certain people is an example of rules that are applied to certain people.
Applied is defined as filling out paperwork in order to receive something, like a job or admission to a school.
If you answered questions about yourself and your work experience in hopes of getting a job, that is an example of applied for a job.
Applied means you tried your very best when doing a task.
If you completed all class assignments and made a perfect score on the final, then that is an example of how you applied yourself.

adjective

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

adjective

Put into practice or a particular use: applied physics.

Adjective

(not comparable)

Antonyms

Verb

Variant of apply

transitive verb

to put on or spread on; place so as to be touching: to apply a salve to the skin
to put to some practical or specific use: to apply one's knowledge to a problem
to refer to a person or thing with (an epithet or suitable term)
to concentrate (one's faculties) on; employ (oneself) diligently: to apply oneself to one's work

Origin of apply

Middle English applien ; from Old French aplier ; from Classical Latin applicare, to attach to ; from ad-, to + plicare, to fold: see ply

intransitive verb