applied project

noun
UK /əˈplaɪd ˈprɒdʒɛkt/
US /əˈplaɪd ˈprɑːdʒɛkt/

A project where you use what you learned to make or do something real.

For our applied project, we built a small garden to show how plants grow.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A school task that focuses on doing rather than just reading.

The applied project counted for half of our science grade.

3. A piece of work in a job that solves a real problem.

Her applied project helped the company save money on shipping.

4. A research study that tests ideas in real situations.

The team ran an applied project to see if the new app helped students learn.