Definition of Applied

Adjective: applied u'plId

Concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
"applied physics"; "applied psychology"; "technical problems in medicine, engineering, economics and other applied disciplines"

Verb: apply u'plI

Put into service; make work for a particular purpose or use as designed
"Apply a magnetic field here"; "This thinking was applied to many projects"; "I apply this rule to get good results";
- use, utilize, utilise [Brit], employ
Be pertinent, relevant or applicable
"The same laws apply to you!";
- hold, go for
Ask (for something)
"He applied for a leave of absence"; "She applied for college"; "apply for a job"
Use to cover a surface
"She applied paint to the back of the house";
- put on
Be applicable to; as to an analysis
- lend oneself
Give or convey physically
"She applied him First Aid";
- give
Make use of; obey or follow
"apply a principle";
- practice [N. Amer], use, practise [Brit, Cdn]
Ensure observance of laws and rules
"Apply the rules to everyone";
- enforce, implement
Refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
"He applied this racial slur to me!"
Apply oneself to
"Please apply yourself to your homework"