as in hacker
a scientist or technical expert and especially one with much authority
A group of experienced technocrats were tasked with implementing the company's cybersecurity measures.
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Recent Examples of technocrat
In a decision only made public on the eve of the talks, Putin named a group of mid-level technocrats to lead the Russian delegation.
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Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 15 May 2025
The deal would include an end to the war, the exchange of Palestinian prisoners and hostages in Gaza and the handing over of power in Gaza to an independent body of technocrats, the AP reported.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 12 May 2025
Voters are more dubious of technocrats, policy wonks, and academics committed to foreign aid.
—Zainab Usman, Foreign Affairs, 5 May 2025
Speculation had grown that Han, 75, would decide to contest the election after opinion polls showed an increase in support for the experienced technocrat, who was thrust into the top post in December after Yoon’s removal from office.
—Reuters, NBC news, 1 May 2025
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Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 15 May 2025
The deal would include an end to the war, the exchange of Palestinian prisoners and hostages in Gaza and the handing over of power in Gaza to an independent body of technocrats, the AP reported.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 12 May 2025
Voters are more dubious of technocrats, policy wonks, and academics committed to foreign aid.
—Zainab Usman, Foreign Affairs, 5 May 2025
Speculation had grown that Han, 75, would decide to contest the election after opinion polls showed an increase in support for the experienced technocrat, who was thrust into the top post in December after Yoon’s removal from office.
—Reuters, NBC news, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technocrat
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The hackers detailed their work in a post on the Telegram messaging service and urged other hackers to follow their lead, according to researchers at the SITE Intelligence Group, which tracks the groups' activity.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 June 2025
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So far, there haven’t been any new breaches, but hackers linked to Iran have reportedly been talking openly online about retaliation, one cybersecurity expert said.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
25 June 2025
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Looming societal impacts will undoubtedly be unexplored since AI techies either aren’t thinking about those heady matters or assume that it will all get figured out once AI emerges once again into the global consciousness.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Denny’s gives techies a breakfast treat at keynote Cinequest documentary on Bank of America founder draws real interest Mark T. Johnson, board chair for Project Cornerstone, also lauded Haley.—
Sal Pizarro,
The Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Technocrat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technocrat. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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