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Polytechnic

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Polytechnic is an adjective meaning That teaches applied arts, sciences, technology, engineering and other academic subjects.

Meaning

That teaches applied arts, sciences, technology, engineering and other academic subjects.

More Meanings

  1. (UK, dated) An educational institute that teaches applied arts and sciences rather than academic subjects.
  2. (Singapore) A three-year post-secondary vocational training institute, equivalent of community college in the U.S. or TAFE in Australia.
  3. (obsolete) An exhibition of objects illustrating many arts.

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