1. An institution of higher education that offers courses in many technical and practical subjects, especially engineering and applied sciences.
Usage: Common in British English; in the UK, polytechnics were upgraded to university status in 1992.; Still used in some countries (e.g., Australia, Singapore) to describe technical universities.

1. Relating to or involving instruction in many technical and practical arts and sciences.

Examples

• She attended a polytechnic to study mechanical engineering.
• The polytechnic institute offers degrees in electronics and construction management.
• Many polytechnic students gain hands-on experience through internships.
• The polytechnic curriculum emphasizes practical skills alongside theory.
• After graduating from the polytechnic, he found work as an electrical technician.
• The city opened a new polytechnic campus to serve the growing demand for technical education.