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applied

adjective
ap·​plied | \ É™-ˈplÄ«d How to pronounce applied (audio) \

Definition of applied

1 : put to practical use applied art especially : applying general principles to solve definite problems applied sciences
2 : working in an applied science an applied physicist
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Examples of applied in a Sentence

a professor of applied science used some applied psychology to get the teenager to become more responsible

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 Litvak specializes in operations management, a branch of applied mathematics that uses statistical techniques to efficiently match resources with variable demand. — Clayton Dalton, Quartz, "To solve hospital overcrowding, think like a mathematician," 29 Aug. 2019 The college offers an associate in arts degree for those intending to transfer to a four-year institution, an associate of arts in teaching degree, an associate in applied science degree and numerous certificate programs. — Staff Report, Houston Chronicle, "Fall registration begins for Wharton County Junior College," 20 June 2019 But a full migration will take years, cautions Nick Sullivan, an applied cryptographer at Cloudflare. — Adrian Cho, Science | AAAS, "Cryptographers scramble to protect the internet from hackers with quantum computers," 21 Aug. 2019 In the applied math of Hollywood, prestige property + commercial property = movie is an equation writ large on any self-respecting blackboard. — BostonGlobe.com, "Upcoming movie events here and about," 11 Aug. 2018 Rosenberger graduated in May with a degree in environmental engineering and a minor in applied mathematics and a 3.95 cumulative GPA. — Baltimore Sun Staff, baltimoresun.com, "Capitals sign defenseman Djoos to one-year contract," 24 July 2019 The chicken was chopped and tender, while the fish was well-fried, although the tarter sauce draped overtop was slightly sweet and applied with too heavy a hand. — Lindsey Mcclave, The Courier-Journal, "This Mexican restaurant near U of L serves up some indulgent (and big!) food," 3 July 2019 Tamia Booker of Richmond Heights completed a bachelor of arts in psychology, and Brittney Lay of Mayfield Village earned a bachelor of science in applied science in allied health. — Maria Shine Stewart, cleveland.com, "Awards galore adorn this week’s column: Sun Messages," 22 June 2019 Carr is majoring in combined engineering-physics with a minor in applied mathematics and is a member of the Prentiss M. Brown Honors Program. — Austin Carr, Houston Chronicle, "Katy-area students earn college honors nationwide," 21 June 2019

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First Known Use of applied

1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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applied

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English Language Learners Definition of applied

: having or relating to practical use : not theoretical

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applied

adjective
ap·​plied | \ É™-ˈplÄ«d How to pronounce applied (audio) \

Medical Definition of applied

: put to practical use especially : applying general principles to solve definite problems applied sciences applied psychology

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