[the] systematic study to gain knowledge or understanding necessary to determine the means by which a recognized and specific need may be met.[1]
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original investigation undertaken in order to acquire new knowledge. It is . . . directed primarily towards a specific practical aim or objective.[2]
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work performed to gain the understanding needed to meet a particular need; it is often called problem-oriented research.[3]
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research conducted to determine the means by which a recognized and specific need may be met.[4]
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Overview[]
In industry, applied research includes investigations to discover new scientific knowledge that has specific commercial objectives with respect to products, processes, or services.