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
Synonyms
Examples of applied in a Sentence
a professor of applied science
used some applied psychology to get the teenager to become more responsible
Recent Examples on the Web
So there’s also an applied element to trying to understand this.
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Quanta Magazine, 28 Mar. 2024
But in 1995, the applied mathematician Peter Shor discovered a clever way to store quantum information.
—Ben Brubaker, WIRED, 17 Mar. 2024
Ramesh served as the 2022–2023 president of ABET, the global accrediting organization for academic programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Jan. 2024
She is based in Los Angeles and has worked as an applied behavior analysis therapist since 2019, and also designs video games for Blue Maiden Games.
—Jacqueline Weiss, Peoplemag, 5 Nov. 2023
But not a very good one May 17, 2023
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In fact, the more abstract avant-garde painting became, with visual representations of the visible world falling away in favor of pure color, geometry and gesture, the less the differences between fine and applied art seemed to matter.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2023
The profe, an applied linguist whose specialty is Spanish language education in the U.S., argues that his journey to becoming an acolyte and advocate for the language of Cervantes is one anyone can take — and one that betters us all.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2023
Menthol works by distracting the skin receptors from the itchiness—causing a numbing sensation on the applied area.
—Danielle Zoellner, Verywell Health, 5 Oct. 2023
On top of our applied learning methodology, students also engage with global speakers through events and outreach activities.
—Foreign Affairs, 21 Aug. 2023
Quanta Magazine, 28 Mar. 2024
But in 1995, the applied mathematician Peter Shor discovered a clever way to store quantum information.
—Ben Brubaker, WIRED, 17 Mar. 2024
Ramesh served as the 2022–2023 president of ABET, the global accrediting organization for academic programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Jan. 2024
She is based in Los Angeles and has worked as an applied behavior analysis therapist since 2019, and also designs video games for Blue Maiden Games.
—Jacqueline Weiss, Peoplemag, 5 Nov. 2023
But not a very good one May 17, 2023
Advertisement
In fact, the more abstract avant-garde painting became, with visual representations of the visible world falling away in favor of pure color, geometry and gesture, the less the differences between fine and applied art seemed to matter.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2023
The profe, an applied linguist whose specialty is Spanish language education in the U.S., argues that his journey to becoming an acolyte and advocate for the language of Cervantes is one anyone can take — and one that betters us all.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2023
Menthol works by distracting the skin receptors from the itchiness—causing a numbing sensation on the applied area.
—Danielle Zoellner, Verywell Health, 5 Oct. 2023
On top of our applied learning methodology, students also engage with global speakers through events and outreach activities.
—Foreign Affairs, 21 Aug. 2023
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“Applied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/applied. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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applied
adjective
ap·plied
ə-ˈplīd 
: put to use in practice or action
especially
: applying general principles to solve problems that have clear limits
applied sciences
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