applied science
Knowledge solving problems
Applied science is science directed toward practical problems rather than abstract knowledge.
Engineering, medicine, and agriculture are applied sciences—they use principles from physics, chemistry, and biology to build bridges, treat disease, and improve crop yields.
The term contrasts with pure or basic science, which pursues understanding for its own sake.
Automaton design field
- biotechnologyEngineering using living systems
- nanotechnologyAtomic-scale manipulation science
- artificial intelligenceMachines mimicking human thought
- machine learningAlgorithms that improve from data
telecommunications · quantum computing · bioinformatics · genomics · photonics · semiconductors · virtual reality · augmented reality
Operated by machinery
- electricalInvolving conducted current
- civilMinimally polite
- chemicalSubstance with defined composition
- aerospaceAtmosphere plus outer void
biomedical · environmental · structural · industrial · geotechnical · hydraulics · thermodynamics · metallurgy
Systematic testing of ideas
- empiricalBased on observation, not theory
- hands-onInvolving direct physical engagement
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
- fieldworkResearch conducted on location
data-driven · quantitative · qualitative · analytical · systematic · observational · research · testing
New device or method
- breakthroughSudden important advance
- discoveryAct of finding something
- patentObvious; inventor's monopoly
- prototypeFirst functional specimen
development · advancement · pioneering · cutting-edge · transformative · commercialization · startup · incubator
Maximizing efficiency or performance
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- analysisMethodical study of parts
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- efficiencyProductive without waste
implementation · feasibility · evaluation · assessment · modeling · simulation · troubleshooting · iteration
robotics
Automaton design field
- biotechnologyEngineering using living systems
- nanotechnologyAtomic-scale manipulation science
- artificial intelligenceMachines mimicking human thought
machine learning · telecommunications · quantum computing · bioinformatics · genomics · photonics · semiconductors · virtual reality · augmented reality · neural networks
mechanical
Operated by machinery
- electricalInvolving conducted current
- civilMinimally polite
- chemicalSubstance with defined composition
aerospace · biomedical · environmental · structural · industrial · geotechnical · hydraulics · thermodynamics · metallurgy · acoustics
experimentation
Systematic testing of ideas
- empiricalBased on observation, not theory
- hands-onInvolving direct physical engagement
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
fieldwork · data-driven · quantitative · qualitative · analytical · systematic · observational · research · testing · measurement
invention
New device or method
- breakthroughSudden important advance
- discoveryAct of finding something
- patentObvious; inventor's monopoly
prototype · development · advancement · pioneering · cutting-edge · transformative · commercialization · startup · incubator · proof of concept
optimization
Maximizing efficiency or performance
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- analysisMethodical study of parts
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
efficiency · implementation · feasibility · evaluation · assessment · modeling · simulation · troubleshooting · iteration · calibration
- applied fields
- technical educationtechnical institute, technical training, vocational college, trade school, trade schools
- craftskill, technique, craftsmanship, workmanship, handiwork
- R&DR&D, r and d, research labs, basic research, research facility
- scientific influenceDarwin, Einstein, peer review, evolution theory, Nobel Prize
- vocational trainingapprenticeship, apprenticeships, trade school, trade schools, vocational school
applied sciencepure science
Study seeking understanding only
basic science · pure research · basic research · blue-sky research · pure theory
applied sciencephilosophy
Study of fundamental truths
metaphysics · pure theory · speculation · natural philosophy
applied sciencehumanities
Study of culture
liberal arts · fine arts · philosophy · metaphysics · pure mathematics
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