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applied

 

[ əˈplaɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in a practical context

Put to practical use; concerned with actual application or practice; opposed to theoretical.

Synonyms

implemented, practical, utilized.

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Word Description / Examples
applied

Used when talking about putting knowledge or a method into practical use.

  • He applied his mathematical skills to solve the problem.
  • The theory was applied to real-world situations.
practical

Ideal for situations that emphasize usefulness and real-world application, especially outside of a theoretical context.

  • The course offers practical training in engineering.
  • She prefers practical solutions rather than theoretical ones.
utilized

Commonly used in professional or technical settings to describe using something effectively.

  • The resources were utilized to their full potential.
  • The new software allows users to utilize advanced features.
implemented

Best for describing the process of putting a decision, plan, or method into effect.

  • The new policy was implemented last year.
  • The IT team implemented the software upgrade.

Examples of usage

  • applied mathematics
  • applied science
  • applied skills
Context #2 | Verb

put in action

Make a formal application or request.

Synonyms

requested, sought, submitted.

Examples of usage

  • applied for a job
  • applied for a grant

Translations

Translations of the word "applied" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aplicado

🇮🇳 लागू

🇩🇪 angewandt

🇮🇩 terapan

🇺🇦 прикладний

🇵🇱 stosowany

🇯🇵 応用された (おうようされた)

🇫🇷 appliqué

🇪🇸 aplicado

🇹🇷 uygulamalı

🇰🇷 적용된

🇸🇦 مُطَبَّق

🇨🇿 aplikovaný

🇸🇰 aplikovaný

🇨🇳 应用的 (yìngyòng de)

🇸🇮 uporabljen

🇮🇸 beitt

🇰🇿 қолданбалы

🇬🇪 გამოყენებული

🇦🇿 tətbiq olunan

🇲🇽 aplicado

Etymology

The word 'applied' comes from the verb 'apply', which originated from the Latin word 'applicare', meaning 'to attach, to devote'. The concept of applying something in a practical context has been essential in various fields such as science, mathematics, and technology.

See also: appliance, applicability, applicable, applicant, applicants, application, applicator, applier, apply, applying, inapplicability, inapplicable, misapplication, misapply.

Word Frequency Rank

At #582 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.