practical application

/ˌpræktəkəl ˈæpləˌkeɪʃən/
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Other forms: practical applications

Definitions of practical application
  1. noun
    the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
    synonyms: application
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    misapplication
    wrong use or application
    engineering, technology
    the practical application of science to commerce or industry
    aeronautical engineering
    the activity of designing and constructing aircraft
    automotive engineering, automotive technology
    the activity of designing and constructing automobiles
    chemical engineering
    the activity of applying chemistry to the solution of practical problems
    communications technology
    the activity of designing and constructing and maintaining communication systems
    computer technology
    the activity of designing and constructing and programming computers
    high tech, high technology
    highly advanced technological development (especially in electronics)
    rail technology, railroading
    the activity of designing and constructing and operating railroads
    type of:
    employment, exercise, usage, use, utilisation, utilization
    the act of using
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