what are "applications" in math ? I hear that term being throw around way to much not to understand what it means.

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anonymous · Answer

It means to apply mathematical concepts to solving real world problems.

anonymous · Answer

Useful math.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks guys / gals ... Now I will get my Fields Medal ! :-D

anonymous · Answer

I was supposed to get one, too old...

anonymous · Answer

Actually, more seriously, u can apply math to math as well...

anonymous · Answer

math to math?

anonymous · Answer

I apply math to math all the time.

anonymous · Answer

math to math resuscitation...

anonymous · Answer

Dig up some old math, rework it with new math, publish, fields medal....

anonymous · Answer

lol

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Really ?

anonymous · Answer

I get what your saying.. .applying some methods of math to solve other methods of math. Am I right or vaugely  right ?

anonymous · Answer

Yes, checking for new structures, methods...

anonymous · Answer

Category theory is math applied to math...