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
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.
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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
He’s been able to sell himself as a no-nonsense technocrat who knows how to steer a crisis.
—Sara Miller Llana, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 2025
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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
He’s been able to sell himself as a no-nonsense technocrat who knows how to steer a crisis.
—Sara Miller Llana, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technocrat
Noun
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How hackers exploit these routers Many recent infections stem from devices with remote administration exposed to the internet.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2025
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Perhaps most notable about the agencies’ accusations is that the hackers targeted 10,000 security cameras in countries bordering Ukraine, including at border crossings, military facilities, and train stations.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
24 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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This is often seen as less vital by those on the AI techie side of things.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Technocrat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technocrat. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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