simple past tense and past participle of apply oneself

(linguistics) The interdisciplinary field of linguistics that identifies, investigates and offers solutions to language-related real-life problems.

The application of economic theory and econometrics in specific settings.

Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.

(ethics) The branch of ethics that examines moral questions of right and wrong arising in specific areas of practical concern, as, for example, in medicine or business.

plural of applied science

(sciences) Science as applied to practical problems (applications), such as engineering and the advancement of technology.

The art of using of design and decoration to make everyday usable items aesthetically pleasing.

An institution of higher education, which provides tertiary and sometimes quaternary education and grants professional degrees in a variety of subjects that typically lead to careers in e.g. engineering, nursing, commerce.

(idiomatic) Synonym of strive: to work hard, to complete an activity with good effort and focus.