Applied science

Applied Science

Applied science (/əˈplaɪd ˈsaɪəns/) is a discipline that applies existing scientific knowledge to develop more practical applications, such as technology or inventions.

Etymology

The term "applied science" comes from the application of scientific knowledge transferred into a physical environment. The term "apply" comes from the Old French apliquer which means "to put to use." The term "science" comes from the Latin scientia meaning "knowledge."

Related Terms

• Technology: The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.
• Invention: The action of inventing something, typically a process or device.
• Scientific Knowledge: The understanding and awareness of facts, information, descriptions, or skills acquired through experience or education.
• Practical Application: The act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose.
• Physical Environment: The part of the human environment that includes purely physical factors (as soil, climate, water supply).

See Also

• Natural Science: A branch of science that deals with the physical world, e.g., physics, chemistry, geology, biology.
• Social Science: The scientific study of human society and social relationships.
• Formal Science: The study of formal systems, such as logic, mathematics, information theory, systems theory, decision theory, statistics, and theoretical computer science.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Applied science
• Wikipedia's article - Applied science

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