VDict - Definition of theory

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theory

The consensus, idea, plan, story, or set of rules that is

currently being used to inform a behaviour. This usage is a

generalisation and (deliberate) abuse of the technical

meaning. "What's the theory on fixing this TECO loss?"

"What's the theory on dinner tonight?" ("Chinatown, I

guess.") "What's the current theory on letting lusers on

during the day?" "The theory behind this change is to fix the

following well-known screw...."

(1994-12-14)

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