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/əˈplaɪd ˈsaɪəns/ · ap·plied sci·ence
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- The systematic application of scientific knowledge to practical problems or needs. The development of new medical treatments is an example of applied science in action.
noun
- A branch of science that deals with the practical application of scientific principles to a particular field or industry. Engineering is a form of applied science that applies mathematical and scientific principles to design and develop new technologies.
Did you know? The term 'applied science' was first used by the German philosopher and scientist Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz in the 17th century to describe the practical application of scientific knowledge.