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applied

adjective

Simple meaning

Serving another branch of science or engineering.

Pronunciation

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uhplyd

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IPA pronunciation (US)

əpˈlaɪd

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

adjective

  1. Of a branch of science, serving another branch of science or engineering.

  2. Put into practical use.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A1 · Beginner (estimated)
Frequency
Very Common
Typical Use
Varies by meaning

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Of a branch of science, serving another branch of science or engineering.

Used this way, applied is a specialist word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. This is an engineering use: it is a working term used for accuracy on the job.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Specialist/technical
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Specialized
Connotation
Clinical and technical
Usage feel
Technical and specialized

Where it naturally appears

  • Technical/specialist writing
  • Science

Usage note

In general conversation this sense usually needs explaining — outside its field, people reach for a plainer word.

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More ways to use applied

  • “I applied for a new job opportunity that opened recently.”adjective

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Word Family

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Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • appliancenounDerived noun · specialist

    A device or control that is very useful for a particular job.

Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • applied anatomynounCompound term

    The practical application of anatomical knowledge to diagnosis and treatment.

  • applied mathematicsnounCompound term

    The branches of mathematics that are involved in the study of the physical or biological or sociological world.

  • applied psychologynounCompound term

    Any of several branches of psychology that seek to apply psychological principles to practical problems of education or industry or marketing etc.

  • applied sciencenounCompound term

    The discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems.

  • applied scientistnounCompound term

    A person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.

  • applied mathnounCompound term

    The branches of mathematics that are involved in the study of the physical or biological or sociological world.

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Synonyms

Sense: of a branch of science

practical

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