TECHNCAL EDUCATION
\tˈɛknkə͡l ˌɛd͡ʒuːkˈe͡ɪʃən], \tˈɛknkəl ˌɛdʒuːkˈeɪʃən], \t_ˈɛ_k_n_k_əl ˌɛ_dʒ_uː_k_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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[Gr.] That of artisans, whose knowledge is generally confined to a few mechanical details in all that concerns their trade, the materials with which it has to do, the results accomplished in England and elsewhere, etc. ; the object being to bring about a more intelligent interest in their work, and a spirit of invention and enterprise, as well as mechanical excellence.
By Henry Percy Smith
Word of the day
dust storm
- a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand a windstorm that lifts up clouds dust or sand; "it was the kind of duster not experienced in years"