information technology

American  

noun

1. the development, implementation, and maintenance of computer hardware and software systems to organize and communicate information electronically. IT

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information technology British  

noun

1.  IT.  the technology of the production, storage, and communication of information using computers and microelectronics

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information technology Scientific  

1. The technology involved with the transmission and storage of information, especially the development, installation, implementation, and management of computer systems within companies, universities, and other organizations.

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Example Sentences

The fears may be elevated in areas where technology is more easily adopted to replicate information technology work, reshaping that workforce.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

However, other sectors had improvements, including information technology and construction.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The suit targets Peng, Sampath and Innive, an information technology company.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Olah-Reiken, who has a background in finance and information technology, sees some clients in person, while others she helps virtually across the country.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

These skills included Cordon Bleu cooking, marksmanship, a customized blend of martial arts, emergency medicine, and information technology.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

Related Words

• data processing