noun
practical technology; applied technology
Used especially in computing and engineering contexts for technology that is ready for real-world application, as opposed to theoretical research.
この研究所は応用技術の開発に力を入れている。
This research institute focuses on the development of practical technology.
基礎技術 refers to fundamental or basic technology, often theoretical, while 応用技術 is the practical application of that knowledge.
Compound of 応用 (application, practical use) and 技術 (technology, technique).