polytechnic institute
- noun
- /ˌpɒlɪˈtɛknɪk ˈɪnstɪtjuːt/
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instituto politécnico
- And the next time I turn around, you're like president of the Worcester Polytechnic Institute and now now head of, of the Jet Propulsion labs.
I, I, you know, with a four year degree, got your degree in mechanical mechanic space engineering from Western Polytechnic Institute.
- I, I, you know, with a four year degree, got your degree in mechanical mechanic space engineering from Western Polytechnic Institute.
Examples
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Through the 1920s, college expenses remained prohibitive for most of the working class, even at state universities and polytechnic institutes.
Academic text (1994) -
Peter Fletcher and C Wayne Patty, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
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David Halliday, University of Pittsburgh, Robert Resnick, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Gerald Walker, Cleveland State University.
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The new polytechnic institute offers courses in engineering, computer science, and design.
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After graduating from a polytechnic institute, he found a job in robot technology.
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Students at the local polytechnic institute learn hands-on skills in various technical fields.
Synonyms
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1.0
A school where students study for degrees and the buildings they use
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3.5
An organization set up to support education, art, or science
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3.3
A school that teaches practical skills for jobs with machines and electronics
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3.0
A place like a school or university where people study and learn
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6.1
A school that teaches practical subjects like engineering and applied science
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8.4
A college for practical technical courses or a student who studies there
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3.0
A school where students learn practical skills for a specific job
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3.2
A school that teaches practical skills for jobs like car repair or computer work
How Technical
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'polytechnic' (a school for engineering/applied sciences) + 'institute' (an educational organization) yields a school that provides technical/applied-science instruction. This transparent noun–noun combination follows common formation patterns and has clear cross-linguistic equivalents, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
The name polytechnic institute comes from the Greek parts poly meaning 'many' and technic meaning 'skill' or 'art'. It paints the picture of a place where many technical skills are taught, so today it means a school that teaches technical and applied subjects.