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polytechnic

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌpɑːliˈtɛknɪk/ · UK /ˌpɒliˈteknɪk/

polytechnic means: A college that teaches practical subjects such as engineering, technology, and design.

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TECHNICAL COLLEGEB2

A college that teaches practical subjects such as engineering, technology, and design.

  • She studies engineering at a polytechnic.
  • The local polytechnic offers courses in design.
  • Many polytechnics work closely with businesses.

Similar words: technical college, technical institute

Common phrases: study at polytechnic, local polytechnic, polytechnic college

VOCATIONAL COLLEGEC1

A college where school graduates take three years of practical training for a job.

  • He entered a polytechnic after school.
  • Her polytechnic course includes three years of practical training.
  • Graduates of the polytechnic can apply for technical jobs.

Similar words: vocational college

Common phrases: polytechnic diploma, polytechnic course, enter a polytechnic

Questions about polytechnic

What does polytechnic mean?

A college that teaches practical subjects such as engineering, technology, and design.

What is polytechnic in other languages?

Türkçe: teknik yüksekokul · Español: instituto politécnico · Français: institut polytechnique · Deutsch: Polytechnikum · Italiano: politecnico · 日本語: 工科大学

How do you pronounce polytechnic?

In American English /ˌpɑːliˈtɛknɪk/; in British English /ˌpɒliˈteknɪk/.

How do you use polytechnic in a sentence?

She studies engineering at a polytechnic. The local polytechnic offers courses in design.

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