The meaning of APPLIED is put to practical use; especially : applying general principles to solve definite problems. How to use applied in a sentence.

APPLIED definition: 1. relating to a subject of study, especially a science, that has a practical use: 2. relating to…. Learn more.

APPLIED definition: having a practical purpose or use; derived from or involved with actual phenomena (theoretical,pure ). See examples of applied used in a sentence.

applied in American English (əˈplaɪd ) adjective used in actual practice or to work out practical problems

Definition of applied adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

to put into effect: They applied the rules to new members only. to devote or employ diligently or with close attention: to apply one's mind to a problem; to apply oneself to a task.

The past participle, applied describes things related to solving concrete problems, rather than dealing with ideas, principles, or philosophy. Applied chemistry, applied physics, and the applied sciences as …

1. having a practical purpose or use; derived from or involved with actual phenomena: applied mathematics. 2. having a primarily utilitarian function: applied arts.

There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective applied, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

applied /ə ˈ plaɪd/ adjective Britannica Dictionary definition of APPLIED : having or relating to practical use : not theoretical a professor of applied science applied linguistics/physics/psychology