khoa học ứng dụng
Definition
- Noun:
- Applied science: A branch of science that focuses on the practical application of scientific theories and principles to develop technology, solve real-world problems, or create new processes and products.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Kỹ thuật y sinh là một lĩnh vực của khoa học ứng dụng. (Biomedical engineering is a field of applied science.)
- Sinh viên đó theo học ngành khoa học ứng dụng. (That student is majoring in applied science.)
- Những tiến bộ trong khoa học ứng dụng thúc đẩy sự đổi mới công nghiệp. (Advances in applied science drive industrial innovation.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in contrast to "khoa học cơ bản" (basic science), which is concerned with fundamental knowledge for its own sake.
- It is commonly associated with fields like engineering, computer science, agriculture, and medicine, where theoretical knowledge is directly utilized.
Variants and Related Words
- Khoa học cơ bản (n): Basic science, fundamental science.
- Nghiên cứu khoa học cơ bản thường đi trước khoa học ứng dụng. (Basic science research often precedes applied science.)
- Công nghệ (n): Technology. While closely related, "công nghệ" often refers to the specific tools and methods resulting from applied science.
- Khoa học ứng dụng là nền tảng cho công nghệ mới. (Applied science is the foundation for new technology.)
Synonyms
- Practical science: Science directed toward practical use.
- Engineering sciences: Sciences related to design and construction.
Related Concepts
- Research and Development (R&D): The work directed toward the innovation and application of new scientific findings, a key activity in applied science.
- Innovation: The process of translating an idea or invention into a good or service, often the end goal of applied scientific work.