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adj
That teaches applied arts, sciences, technology, engineering and other academic subjects.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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noun
An educational institute that teaches applied arts and sciences rather than academic subjects.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, dated
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noun
An exhibition of objects illustrating many arts.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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noun
A three-year post-secondary vocational training institute, equivalent of community college in the U.S. or TAFE in Australia.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Singapore
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noun
a technical school offering instruction in many industrial arts and applied sciences
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: polytechnic institute, engineering school
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Broader terms: technical school, tech
History
First attested in 1805. From French polytechnique, from the École polytechnique, engineering school founded 1794 in Paris; from Greek πολύτεχνος "skilled in many arts," from πολύς "many" (see poly-) + τέχνη "art" (see technic).
Across languages
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