primjene

Primjene is the plural form of the noun primjena in South Slavic languages such as Croatian, Bosnian, and Serbian, meaning "applications" or "uses." It denotes the ways in which something can be applied, implemented, or utilized, and the practical purposes that a method, tool, or theory serves.

Etymology: The word derives from the verb primijeniti, meaning to apply. The noun primjena refers to the act or result of applying, and primjene is used to refer to multiple applications or uses.

Usage and contexts: In scientific and technical discourse, primjene describes the practical applications of concepts, models, algorithms, materials, or processes. In engineering and technology, it marks where a product or method can be used. In mathematics and statistics, it highlights the application of methods to real-world problems. In linguistics and the social sciences, it concerns how theories or findings are used to analyze phenomena or inform policy.

Language notes: In everyday speech, phrases such as "primjene ovog istraživanja" (the applications of this research) or "različite primjene" (different applications) are common. The singular primjena is used for a single use, while primjene denotes several uses.

Related terms include primijeniti (to apply), primjena (application), and upotreba (use).