Applied
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: put into practical use of a branch of science, serving another branch of science or engineering
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)
Example sentence: Programming is one of the most difficult branches of applied mathematics; the poorer mathematicians had better remain pure mathematicians.
Practical
Part of speech: noun
Definition: that part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Based on practice or action rather than theory or hypothesisBeing likely to be effective and applicable to a real situation; able to be put to useOf a person, having skills or knowledge that are practical
Example sentence: I would like nuclear fusion to become a practical power source. It would provide an inexhaustible supply of energy, without pollution or global warming.