noun
the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems
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he had trouble deciding which branch of engineering to study
• Syn: ↑engineering, ↑engineering science, ↑technology
• Derivationally related forms: ↑technological (for: ↑technology), ↑technologist (for: ↑technology)
• Members of this Topic: ↑flood control, ↑sink, ↑source
• Hypernyms:
• Hyponyms:
↑aeronautical engineering, ↑bionics, ↑biotechnology, ↑bioengineering, ↑ergonomics, ↑chemical engineering, ↑civil engineering, ↑electrical engineering, ↑EE, ↑computer science, ↑computing, ↑architectural engineering, ↑industrial engineering, ↑industrial management, ↑information technology, ↑IT, ↑mechanical engineering, ↑nanotechnology, ↑nuclear engineering, ↑naval engineering, ↑rocketry
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applied science,
science that uses facts, laws, and theories to solve practical problems: »
Applied science is used in building a bridge, designing a radio, or testing intelligence.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.