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.

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