Definitions for applied

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applied ap·plied

Spelling: [uh-plahyd]

IPA: /əˈplaɪd/

Applied is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 170 anagrams from letters in applied (adeilpp).

Definitions for applied

adjective

1. having a practical purpose or use; derived from or involved with actual phenomena (distinguished from theoretical, opposed to pure):
2. of or relating to those arts or crafts that have a primarily utilitarian function, or to the designs and decorations used in these arts.

verb (used with object)

1. to make use of as relevant, suitable, or pertinent:
2. to put to use, especially for a particular purpose:
3. to bring into action; use; employ:
4. to use a label or other designation:
5. to use for or assign to a specific purpose:
6. to put into effect:
7. to devote or employ diligently or with close attention:
8. to place in contact with; lay or spread on:
9. to bring into physical contact with or close proximity to:
10. to credit to, as an account:

verb (used without object)

1. to be pertinent, suitable, or relevant:
2. to make an application or request; ask:
3. to lay or spread on:
4. to be placed or remain in contact:

Origin of applied

First recorded in 1490-1500; apply + -ed²

Examples for applied

As we go swiftly on we realize the appropriateness of the epithet ever applied to the Rhne.

(a) Explain in full the meaning of stock as applied to soup.

The committee recommended a single—and simple—principle be applied to the law, that of consent.

But Herx showed that this “gender-neutral” rule had never been applied against men.

A test that can be applied by the housewife is illustrated in Fig. 4.

I did not, sir, apply it to a gentleman; I applied it to Mr Chatterton.

After Spahn had obtained the movie ranch, Ruby applied for a job there and was hired.

They should be applied to the cake in the same way as icings.

Elauf, who is Muslim, had applied for a job at an A&F store in Tulsa, Oklahoma when she was 17.

They should have pointed the nose of the Airbus down and applied more power.