Definition

Noun: A technical school offering instruction in many industrial arts and applied sciences. It is an institution of higher education focused on training students in the principles and practices of engineering.

Usage

The term "engineering school" is used to refer to a specific type of educational institution. It is a countable noun. * A university may have a dedicated engineering school within its campus. * He decided to apply to an engineering school to study mechanical design.

Examples

• The is known for its rigorous curriculum and excellent research facilities.
• After graduating from high school, she was accepted into a prestigious .
• Many of the company's new hires are graduates from the same .

Advanced Usage

The term can be part of formal names for specific institutions. * She earned her degree from the School of Engineering, but many still refer to it colloquially as the university's engineering school.

Variants and Related Words

• College of Engineering: A common alternative name for an engineering school within a larger university.
• Polytechnic: An institution of higher education focusing on applied sciences, technology, and engineering, often synonymous with an engineering school.
• Institute of Technology: A type of university, often with a strong focus on engineering and applied sciences.

Synonyms

• Technical college
• Polytechnic institute
• School of engineering

Antonyms

• Liberal arts college
• Fine arts school

Noun

1. a technical school offering instruction in many industrial arts and applied sciences