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polytechnic

/ˌpɒlɪˈtɛknɪk/ /ˌpɑːlɪˈtɛknɪk/

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

Examples :

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

Related Words

Illustration graduating

graduating verb

/ˈɡrædʒueɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪŋ/

To be recognized by a school or university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.

"The man graduated in 1967."

Illustration illustrating

illustrating verb

/ˈɪləˌstreɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɪləˌstreɪɾɪŋ/

To shed light upon.

"The teacher used a diagram, illustrating how the heart pumps blood through the body. "

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 showcasing

showcasing verb

/ˈʃoʊkeɪsɪŋ/ /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪsɪŋ/

To display, demonstrate, show, or present.

"I think the demonstration really showcases the strengths of the software."

Illustration technology

technology noun

/tɛkˈnɒlədʒi/ /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/

The organization of knowledge for practical purposes.

"The new technology in our school's library allows students to access millions of books online. "

Illustration university

university noun

/juːnɪˈvɜːsətiː/ /junɨˈvɝsəti/

Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.

"My older sister is attending university to study engineering. "

Illustration electronics

electronics noun

/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑnɪks/ /ˌɛlɛkˈtrɑnɪks/

The study and use of electrical devices that operate by controlling the flow of electrons or other electrically charged particles or by converting the flow of charged particles to or from other forms of energy.

"Electronics is a popular subject."

Illustration exhibition

exhibition noun

/ɛksɪˈbɪʃən/

An instance of exhibiting, or something exhibited.

"The art exhibition at the school featured paintings by local students. "

Illustration practical

practical noun

/ˈpɹæktɪkəl/

A part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability

"The practical for the carpentry course was building a small table. "

Illustration woodworking

woodworking noun

/ˈwʊdwɜːrkɪŋ/ /ˈwʊdwɜːkɪŋ/

The crafts of carpentry, cabinet making and related skills of making things from wood.

"My grandfather's favorite hobby is woodworking, and he makes beautiful furniture in his garage. "

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educational noun

/ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃənəl/

A free (or low cost) trip for travel consultants, provided by a travel operator or airline as a means of promoting their service. A fam trip

"The travel agency offered an educational trip to the Caribbean for its consultants. "

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institute noun

/ˈɪnstɪt(j)uːt/

An organization founded to promote a cause

"I work in a medical research institute."