Meaning of the word "applied science" in English

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applied science

US /əˈplaɪd ˈsaɪəns/
UK /əˈplaɪd ˈsaɪəns/

Noun

the application of existing scientific knowledge to practical applications, like technology or inventions

Example:
Engineering is a field of applied science.
Many modern technologies are products of applied science.