polytechnic UK
ˌpɑliˈtɛknɪk
See also: technical college (US)
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Definition of polytechnic - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

education trainingTECH.UKrelating to teaching technical or applied subjectsTECH.UK
  • She attended a polytechnic college for engineering.
technical vocational

Noun

1.
educationTECH.UKtype of educational institution focusing on vocational and technical trainingTECH.UK
  • She enrolled in the polytechnic to pursue a degree in engineering..
academy college institute
2.
SingaporeTECH.three-year post-secondary vocational training instituteTECH.
  • She enrolled in a polytechnic to study digital media.
technical institute trade school vocational school
3.
UK datedTECH.UKeducational institute teaching applied arts and sciencesTECH.UK
  • He studied engineering at a polytechnic in London.
academy college institute
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    type of educational institution focusing on vocational and technical training

Expressions with polytechnic

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technical school offering many industrial arts and sciences
She enrolled in a polytechnic institute to study engineering.
educational institution giving mainly technical and practical training in many subjects
He plans to study mechanical engineering at a polytechnic school.

Origin of polytechnic

Greek, poly (many) + technic (art)

Terms with polytechnic included in their meaning

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education
short for polytechnic, an educational institution
RPIacr.
acr: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
university known for science and engineering

Examples of polytechnic in a sentence

  • Polytechnic education prepares students for industry jobs.
  • He attended a polytechnic to learn advanced manufacturing techniques.
  • The polytechnic offers various technical courses.
  • He graduated from a polytechnic with a diploma in engineering.
  • Many students choose polytechnic for hands-on learning.
  • The polytechnic offered courses in various technical fields.

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  1. French:polytechnique, école polytechnique, ...
  2. German:polytechnisch, Polytechnikum, ...
  3. Italian:tecnico, politecnico, ...
  4. Spanish:politécnico, universidad politécnica, ...
  5. Portuguese:politécnico, instituto politécnico, ...
  6. Chinese:理工的, 理工学院, ...
  7. Japanese:工業系の, 工業大学, ...
  8. Arabic:تِقْنِي, بوليتكنك, ...
  9. Hebrew:פּוֹלִיטֶכְנִי, פּוֹלִיטֶכְנִיקוֹ, ...
  10. Russian:политехнический, политехникум, ...
  11. Ukrainian:політехнічний, політехнічний інститут, ...
  12. Hindi:प्राविधिक, पॉलिटेक्निक, ...
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