Applied: meaning, definitions and examples

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applied

[ əˈplaɪd ]

^{Context #1}

in a practical context

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

Synonyms

implemented, practical, utilized

Examples of usage

applied mathematics
applied science
applied skills

^{Context #2}

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

Word origin

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.