applied

Related to applied: applied psychology, applied nutrition

apply for (something)

To pursue something, such as a job, often through a formal process. When's the deadline to apply for financial aid?
See also: apply

apply to

1. To use for a specific reason or goal. In this usage, a noun appears between "apply" and "to." I want to live debt-free, so I just applied all of my savings to my student loans.
2. To take action for a specific outcome. In this usage, a noun appears between "apply" and "to." If you apply more time to your studies, I'm sure you'll pass your test. Apply more pressure to stop the bleeding.
3. To rub or place something onto another surface. In this usage, a noun appears between "apply" and "to." Apply the cream to your foot once a day to reduce the inflammation. Have you applied the frosting to the cake yet?
4. To submit an application for something, such as a job, school, or program. I applied to the scholarship program, but I haven't heard anything back yet. Which colleges have you applied to?
5. To impact or be pertinent to a person, thing, or group. The new dress code applies to all employees, regardless of seniority. I'm pretty sure that rule only applies to underclassmen.
See also: apply

apply within

1. noun A set phrase indicating that one can enter a particular business (such as a store) and submit an application for employment there. It typically appears on a sign posted on the door or window of the business. The sign outside says "apply within," so here I am! Can I have an application?
2. verb To enter a particular business (such as a store) and submit an application for employment there. If you're interested in working there, you can apply within.
See also: apply, within
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

apply something to something

 
1. Lit. to put something onto the surface of something. Apply the decal to the surface of the glass. Apply the paint evenly to each surface.
2. Fig. to use something, such as force, effort, etc., on something or in the performance of some task. Apply more effort in your school work. An even greater effort has been applied to make sure we finish on time.
See also: apply

apply to someone or something

[for rules, laws, etc.] to affect someone or something; to be relevant to someone or something. Does this rule apply to me? These policies apply only to very large companies.
See also: apply

apply within

to ask about something [inside some place]. (Usually part of a sign or announcement posted outside a place.) The sign outside the office read, "Apply within." If you are interested in working here, please apply within.
See also: apply, within
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

apply to

v.
1. To attach something to the surface of something: You must apply the glue to the paper sparingly, or else the paper will wrinkle.
2. To put something to some special use: She applied all her income to the mortgage.
3. To be pertinent or relevant to someone or something: This rule applies to everyone; there are no exceptions.
4. To request or seek assistance, admission, or employment from some organization: I will apply to college next year.
5. To devote someone or someone's efforts to something. Used reflexively: In the summer I relaxed, but in the fall I applied myself to my studies.
See also: apply
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • apply for
  • apply for (something)
  • apply oneself to
  • apply to
  • apply
  • apply (oneself) to (something)
  • be (just) as well
  • be as well
  • make with the something
  • be there for the taking
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The repair allowance method must be elected on an all-or-nothing basis (i.e., it must be applied to all repair allowance property, so that the taxpayer may not elect the method only for either individual assets or MACRS classes), preventing the taxpayer from excluding individual assets having abnormally high maintenance costs.
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thick is applied in a chemical bath at temperatures under 200 F, eliminating concerns of annealing and substrate distortion, says Michael Bejbl, president.
Keep molds running longer: new low-friction, high-hardness coatings and upgraded deposition technologies are expanding the range of surface treatments to help tooling stand up to tougher molding challenges
The uncertainty in this disseminated result is attributable to the uncertainty in the applied forces, the uncertainty in the calibration of the instrumentation used to acquire the transducer responses, and the uncertainty of the fit of the measured data to the equation chosen as a model, which can be attributed in part to certain characteristics of the transducer.
Uncertainty in NIST force measurements
Sheridan College was among the first to receive CITO funding for applied research.
Applied research: commercializing innovation for a better life
According to McCune, the thing to think about with regard to the materials that can be applied is their degree of deformability: "The particles you use must be in some way deformable.
High velocity materials improvement: here's how better rust protection can be applied to body panels and electrical machines can be created on planar surfaces--both (and more) with the same process
The Endura2 platform includes Applied Materials' high-speed XP dual-wafer robotic handling technology that boosts platform throughput, plus new, easily serviced component modules that enhance availability and contribute to the system's real-world 300 hour reliability and less than 2 hour repair time.
Endura2 platform sets new standard for semiconductor manufacturing systems
Applied behavior analysis, which emphasizes this relationship, has been reported by the Surgeon General of the United States to be the most effective way to treat autism (Rosenwasser et al., 2002).
What potential does the applied behavior analysis approach have for the treatment of children and youth with autism?
CHESHIRE - Associate of applied science in associate degree nursing: Susan Allen.
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Applied Science: Brazil has its AIDS epidemic nearly cornered. Genetic sleuthing could help seal the deal. (Genetics)
Applied Development Company has donated 2,000 SF of commercial space at its Shipyard mixed-use community here to serve as the first permanent home of the Hoboken Historical Museum.
Applied donates $3.4 million in space to Hoboken museum