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poly

/ˈpɒli/ /ˈpəʊli/ /ˈpoʊli/

Meanings
noun
Polytechnic.

Examples :

"My brother attends the local poly to study engineering. "
education technology

Related Words

Illustration traditionally

traditionally adverb

/tɹəˈdɪʃənli/

In a traditional manner.

"My family traditionally celebrates birthdays with a big meal. "

Illustration polyethylene

polyethylene noun

/ˌpɑliˈɛθəˌlin/ /ˌpɑliˈiθəˌlin/

A polymer consisting of many ethylene monomers bonded together; used for kitchenware, containers etc.

"The recycling bin is made of polyethylene, a strong but lightweight plastic. "

Illustration polyamorous

polyamorous adjective

/ˌpɑliˈæmərəs/ /ˌpɑliˈæməɹəs/

Having relationships with multiple partners, with the knowledge and consent of all involved; engaging in polyamory.

"My friend is polyamorous, having loving relationships with three people, each of whom knows about the others. "

Illustration polytechnic

polytechnic noun

/ˌpɒlɪˈtɛknɪk/ /ˌpɑːlɪˈtɛknɪk/

An educational institute that teaches applied arts and sciences rather than academic subjects.

"After graduating from high school, Maria decided to attend a polytechnic to learn practical skills in electronics. "

Illustration engineering

engineering verb

/ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.ɹɪŋ/

To design, construct or manage something as an engineer.

"The students are engineering a new system for managing their study group projects. "

Illustration polyurethane

polyurethane noun

/ˌpɑliˈjʊrəˌθeɪn/ /ˌpɑliˈjʊrəˌθɑn/

Any of various polymeric resins containing urethane links; used in very many industrial and domestic applications.

"The furniture was coated in polyurethane to protect it from scratches and spills. "

Illustration assignment

assignment noun

/əˈsaɪnmənt/ /æˈsaɪnmənt/

The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.

"This flow chart represents the assignment of tasks in our committee."

Illustration throughout

throughout adverb

/θɹuˈʌʊt/ [θɹuːˈʷaʊt]

Completely through, right the way through.

"The teacher explained the lesson thoroughly throughout the entire class period. "

Illustration threatened

threatened verb

/ˈθɹɛt.n̩d/

To make a threat against someone; to use threats.

"He threatened me with a knife."

Illustration identifies

identifies verb

/aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪz/

To establish the identity of someone or something.

"The detective identified the suspect as the man seen running from the store. "

Illustration relationship

relationship noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"My teacher has a good relationship with all her students. "

Illustration polythene

polythene noun

/ˈpɒlɪθiːn/ /ˈpɒlɪˌθiːn/

A light thermoplastic used in packaging etc.; polyethylene.

"The shopkeeper wrapped the vegetables in polythene to keep them fresh. "