- a theory and movement, prominent about 1932, advocating control of industrial resources, reform of financial institutions, and reorganization of the social system, based on the findings of technologists and engineers.
- a system of government in which this theory is applied.
- any application of this theory.
- a theory or system of society according to which government is controlled by scientists, engineers, and other experts
- a body of such experts
- a state considered to be governed or organized according to these principles
