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- DictionaryAp·plied/əˈplīd/
adjective
- 1. (of a subject or type of study) put to practical use as opposed to being theoretical: "applied chemistry"
Meaning of applied in English. applied. adjective [ before noun ] us / əˈplaɪd / uk / əˈplaɪd / Add to word list. relating to a subject of study, especially a science, that has a practical use: pure and applied mathematics / science. Compare. theoretical. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Subjects & disciplines. Afrocentrism. andragogy.
To apply is to make use of something, like applying a coat of paint. The past participle, applied describes things related to solving concrete problems, rather than dealing with ideas, principles, or philosophy. Applied chemistry, applied physics, and the applied sciences as a whole have to do with real-world issues.
1. having a practical purpose or use; derived from or involved with actual phenomena: applied mathematics. 2. having a primarily utilitarian function: applied arts. [1490–1500] Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
applied meaning: mathematics, science, or another subject that is studied for a practical use. Learn more.
Applied Definition. ə-plīd. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Adjective. 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.
to put to use; employ; put into effect:[ ~ + object] to apply the brakes. to designate as appropriate:[ ~ + object + to + object] Don't apply any such term to me. [ ~ + object + to + object] to assign to a specific purpose: He applied part of his salary to savings.
Check pronunciation: applied. Definition of applied adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
