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adjective ap·plied \ ə-ˈplīd \

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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used some applied psychology to get the teenager to become more responsible

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Ellman has more than 20 years of experience working in manufacturing, and earned a master's degree in applied statistics.

— Naperville Sun, "Naperville woman announces primary run for Connelly Senate seat," 16 Aug. 2017
My daughter is gradually improving these skills, though, with the help of applied behavior analysis therapy.

— jennifer malia, The Cut, "A New Look at How Autism Affects Girls," 16 Aug. 2017
Many observers hoped Senate budgetmakers would oppose cuts to the Department of Energy's (DOE's) basic and applied research programs proposed by the White House in May.

— adrian cho, Science | AAAS, "With unusual candor, Senate appropriators ‘reject’ cuts to energy research," 24 July 2017
Photographers and students can ensure safety and avoid criticism by following the four basic firearms safety rules as applied to photography.

— christine cunningham, Alaska Dispatch News, "Gun-safety rules apply in the photo studio too," 18 July 2017
Over the same period, those who reported conducting no applied research declined from 47% to 25%.

— wayne kondro, Science | AAAS, "Canada’s basic science at risk of fading away, report argues," 28 June 2017
And the three justices said that, at the end of the day, the Trump administration is likely to succeed in the case as applied to all non-citizens.

— CNN, "Justice Neil Gorsuch delivering as Trump's promised conservative," 26 June 2017
Trustees on Thursday approved a resolution to support of the design and launch of the applied bachelor's degree in microelectronic manufacturing.

— karen farkas, cleveland.com, "Lorain County Community College plans to be first in the state to offer a bachelor's degree," 23 June 2017
Expanding to include an applied bachelor's degree would greatly benefit students and employers in the region, LCCC President Marcia Ballinger said in a statement.

— staff, cleveland.com, "Comment here on cleveland.com court and crime stories for Friday, June 23, 2017," 23 June 2017

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: having or relating to practical use : not theoretical

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adjective ap·plied \ ə-ˈplīd \

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:put to practical use; especially :applying general principles to solve definite problems

applied sciences

applied psychology

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