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applied

applied

9 4.0
Relating to real life use rather than theory
  • adjective
  • /əˈplaɪd/
translation icon : aplicado
  • The university offers a course in applied mathematics that focuses on real-world problems.
  • applied psychology
  • applied research
  • applied physics

Examples

  • Elise Cappella, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Applied Psychology at New York University (NYU).

    Academic text (2011)

  • After several pilot editions of the one-semester course, the first edition of Applied Economics was published in 1985.

    Academic text (1992)

  • Now, the art of music can be applied to human activities.

  • The trade model used here was developed at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis.

    Academic text (1994)

  • And so that can be applied to all manner of things.

  • The framework may be applied in the same way, right?

  • Well, semantics can be applied to attraction too.

  • The same logic applied, Easterbrook said, in Hill.

  • Samples are brought to the Applied Research Lab at Penn State within 24 hours for analysis.

    Academic text (2001)

  • His current title is Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Professor of Applied Mathematics.

    Academic text (2002)

Synonyms

practical
vsapplied
507 2.6

About how something works in real life rather than in ideas

is about a subject concerned with applying ideas in real-world situations rather than theory
applicative
vsapplied
7.9

Can be used in real life to solve problems

is about a subject oriented toward real-world applications rather than theory
applicatory
vsapplied
7.7

Useful for a particular job or situation

is about a subject that focuses on real-world applications rather than theory

Antonyms

theoretical
133 6.3

Relating to ideas and basic rules rather than practical use

Compounds

applied mathematics
  • Specialized
2 3.8

Part of math that uses methods to solve real-world problems in science and engineering

applied science
  • Specialized
1 3.8

The use of science to solve practical problems, for example in engineering and technology

applied math
  • Specialized
1 3.7

To use numbers and formulas to solve real-world problems in science, engineering, or business

applied psychology
  • Specialized
1 4.2

The use of ideas about the mind to solve real-life problems in schools or work

Associate in Applied Science
  • US
5.1

A two-year college degree that teaches practical skills for technical jobs

applied anatomy
  • Specialized
4.8

A study of body parts to help doctors find and treat health problems

applied scientist
  • Specialized
4.0

A scientist who uses science to solve practical problems

How Practical

hands-on
92 3.9
applied
9 4.0
practical
507 2.6
theoretical
133 6.3

Surface Forms

applied positive

Morphology

applied = apply (transparent) = apply + ed

The adjective is a standard past-participle/adjectival formation from 'apply' meaning 'put to practical use', which directly matches the sense 'concerned with practical applications.'

Etymology

The word applied comes from the Latin word applicare, which means 'to attach' or 'to put to use', and it is the same root as apply and application. So an applied subject is one you 'put to use' in the real world, not just study as theory.