Meaning & Definition of Applied in English
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Applied
/əplaɪd/
adjective
1. Concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
- "Applied physics"
- "Applied psychology"
- "Technical problems in medicine, engineering, economics and other applied disciplines"- sidney hook
synonym:
- applied
Examples of using
I've applied for a patent on my invention.
I applied my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly. I perceived that this also was a chasing after wind. For in much wisdom is much grief; and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.
Now it is true that I believe this country is following a dangerous trend when it permits too great a degree of centralization of governmental functions. I oppose this — in some instances the fight is a rather desperate one. But to attain any success it is quite clear that the Federal government cannot avoid or escape responsibilities which the mass of the people firmly believe should be undertaken by it. The political processes of our country are such that if a rule of reason is not applied in this effort,