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applied

adjective ap·plied \ə-ˈplīd\

: having or relating to practical use : not theoretical

Full Definition of APPLIED

1
:  put to practical use <applied art>; especially :  applying general principles to solve definite problems <applied sciences>
2
:  working in an applied science <an applied physicist>
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First Known Use of APPLIED

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Medical Dictionary

applied

adjective ap·plied \ə-ˈplīd\

Medical Definition of APPLIED

:  put to practical use; especially :  applying general principles to solve definite problems <applied sciences> <applied psychology>

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