"polytechnic" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈtɛknɪk/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-polytechnic.wav [US] Forms: polytechnic [singular], polytechnics [plural]
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  1. A polytechnic is an educational institute that teaches applied arts and sciences rather than academic subjects. Tags: UK
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  2. A polytechnic is a three-year post-secondary vocational training institute. Tags: Singapore
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