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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a professor of applied science
used some applied psychology to get the teenager to become more responsible
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Brenda McAleer, dean of the College of Professional Studies at the University of Maine at Augusta — which is preparing to offer a bachelor’s of applied public administration — said the degrees were designed for adults who already have some work experience or have taken some college courses.
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The system delivers millimeter-level force-control accuracy, automatically adjusting applied force according to task requirements and material characteristics.
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After finishing her schooling at Exarch Joseph I in Lovech, Karabash earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Veliko Tarnovo in applied linguistics with English and French.
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Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Brenda McAleer, dean of the College of Professional Studies at the University of Maine at Augusta — which is preparing to offer a bachelor’s of applied public administration — said the degrees were designed for adults who already have some work experience or have taken some college courses.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026
The system delivers millimeter-level force-control accuracy, automatically adjusting applied force according to task requirements and material characteristics.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
After finishing her schooling at Exarch Joseph I in Lovech, Karabash earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Veliko Tarnovo in applied linguistics with English and French.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
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“Applied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/applied. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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applied
adjective
ap·plied
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: put to use in practice or action
especially
: applying general principles to solve problems that have clear limits
applied sciences
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