that type of effort which: (1) normally follows basic research but may not be severable from the related basic research; (2) attempts to determine and expand the potentialities of new scientific disco, original investigation undertaken in order to acquire new knowledge. It is, however, directed primarily towards a specific practical aim or objective., algupärased uuringud uute teadmiste saamiseks esmase eesmärgiga rakendada saadud teadmisi kindlas valdkonnas suhteliselt lühikese aja jooksul