Meaning Of The Word Polytechnic

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polytechnic
In Britain, a polytechnic was a college where you could go after leaving school in order to study academic subjects up to degree level, or to train for particular jobs. In 1992, all the polytechnics in Britain became universities.
In the United States, polytechnic is the former name for a school, college, or university which specialized in courses in science and technology.

polytechnic in American English
a polytechnic school
of or providing instruction in many scientific and technical subjects
adjective: of, pertaining to, or offering instruction in a variety of industrial arts, applied sciences, or technical subjects
noun: a school or other institution in which instruction in technical subjects is given

polytechnic in British English
adjective: of or relating to technical instruction and training
noun: a college offering advanced full- and part-time courses, esp vocational courses, in many fields at and below degree standard

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