Dictionary definition for: Applied
1. (a) that are used; "an isotropic resonance shift...to lower applied fields"
2. (a) concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles; opposed to theoretical; "applied physics" "applied psychology" "technical problems in medicine, engineering, economics and other applied disciplines"- Sidney Hook
3. (s) put into practice or put to use; "applied physics"
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