polytechnic
That teaches applied arts, sciences, technology, engineering and other academic subjectsThat teaches applied arts, sciences, technology, engineering and other academic subjects.
» I've got a degree from a polytechnic.
Ich habe einen Fachhochschulabschluss. — al_ex_an_der
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1 senses(not comparable)That teaches applied arts, sciences, technology, engineering and other academic subjects.
Examples
3 sentencesI've got a degree from a polytechnic.
deIch habe einen Fachhochschulabschluss. — al_ex_an_der
Tom is learning computer-aided drafting at a polytechnic institute.
It's a polytechnic engineer.
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First attested in 1805. From French polytechnique, from the École polytechnique, engineeriFirst 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).
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