theory: n. The consensus, idea, plan, story, or set of rules
that is currently being used to inform a behavior. This usage is a
generalization 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...."