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Technical College

/ˈtɛknɪkəl ˈkɒlɪdʒ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    An educational institution that provides vocational training and education in technical fields.

    "She enrolled in a technical college to pursue a degree in computer engineering."
  2. 2

    A type of college that emphasizes practical skills and hands-on experience in specific trades or professions.

    "Many students prefer technical colleges for their direct pathways to employment."

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The term 'technical college' combines 'technical', derived from the Greek 'technikos' meaning 'art, skill', and 'college', from the Latin 'collegium', meaning 'a society or group of people'. The phrase evolved in the 20th century to denote institutions focused on vocational education and training.

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