[pol-ee-tek-nik] 
| 1. | of, pertaining to, or offering instruction in a variety of industrial arts, applied sciences, or technical subjects: a polytechnic institute. |
| 2. | a school or other institution in which instruction in technical subjects is given. |
| pol·y·tech·nic (pŏl'ē-těk'nĭk) adj. Offering, receiving, or dealing with instruction in many industrial arts and applied sciences: a polytechnic institute. n. A school specializing in the teaching of industrial arts and applied sciences. |
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