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imagineering, n.
Brit. |ɪˌmadʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ|, |ɪˌmadʒəˈnɪərɪŋ|, U.S. |ɪˈmædʒəˈnɪrɪŋ|
[Blend of imagine v. and engineering n. Compare imagineer n., and slightly later imagineer v.]
The process of devising and implementing a new or highly imaginative technology, concept, etc. Also (esp. in early use): the process of envisaging possible technological developments. Cf. imagineer n.
1942N.Y. Times 24 Oct. 18/6 Sermons That Will Be Heard in the Churches of the City Tomorrow... The Rev. Lyman R. Hartley on ‘Christian ‘Imagineering’’. 1945Rotarian Jan. 16/1 Yet, with a little imagineering it is not impossible to say what could happen, what the planes of tomorrow may be like. 1969Sci. Jrnl. May 24 (advt.) An idea like this is a real possibility to the Turner and Newall group, where new ideas are made to work. We call it imagineering—forward thinking engineered into profitable realities. 1987Courier-Mail (Brisbane) 18 Feb. 45/1 Company watchers say the strong theme park results are mostly the result of a new era of ‘imagineering’ which began in 1984. 1996Fast Company June–July 62/1 The whoosh effect is 25% engineering and 75% imagineering—using the Net to dramatize, promote, and popularize innovations. |