ALL meanings of applied
ap·plied
A a - adjective applied An applied subject of study has a practical use, rather than being concerned only with theory. 3
- adjective applied related to or put to practical use 3
- adjective applied used in actual practice or to work out practical problems 3
- noun applied (of a subject or type of study) Put to practical use as opposed to being theoretical. 1
- adjective applied having a practical purpose or use; derived from or involved with actual phenomena (distinguished from theoretical, opposed to pure): applied mathematics; applied science. 1
- adjective applied of or relating to those arts or crafts that have a primarily utilitarian function, or to the designs and decorations used in these arts. 1
- verb with object applied to make use of as relevant, suitable, or pertinent: to apply a theory to a problem. 1
- verb with object applied to put to use, especially for a particular purpose: to apply pressure to open a door. 1
- verb with object applied to bring into action; use; employ: He applied the brakes and skidded to a stop. 1
- verb with object applied to use a label or other designation: Don't apply any such term to me. 1
- verb with object applied to use for or assign to a specific purpose: He applied a portion of his salary each week to savings. 1
- verb with object applied to put into effect: They applied the rules to new members only. 1
- verb with object applied to devote or employ diligently or with close attention: to apply one's mind to a problem; to apply oneself to a task. 1
- verb with object applied to place in contact with; lay or spread on: to apply paint to a wall; to apply a bandage to a wound. 1
- verb with object applied to bring into physical contact with or close proximity to: to apply a match to gunpowder. 1
- verb with object applied to credit to, as an account: to apply $10 to his account at the store. 1
- verb without object applied to be pertinent, suitable, or relevant: The argument applies to the case. The theory doesn't apply. 1
- verb without object applied to make an application or request; ask: to apply for a job; to apply for a raise. 1
- verb without object applied to lay or spread on: The plastic coating is easy to apply on any surface. 1
- verb without object applied to be placed or remain in contact: This paint doesn't apply very easily. 1
- adjective applied in use 1
- adjective applied not theoretical 1
- verb applied simple past tense and past participle of apply. 0
- adjective applied put into practical use. 0
- adjective applied of a branch of science, serving another branch of science or engineering. 0