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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information technology

Rafael Santos, a 29-year-old information technology professional, also recently took up tennis as a sport.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

But Wadephul, on his third trip to Africa this year, said "the potential of our economic partnership is far from exhausted" in Nigeria, "particularly in information technology and the vibrant start-up sector".

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

The new price measure will give more weight to gaming and information technology for businesses, two categories that have grown in importance.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026

Other fields with lots of long-term unemployed people include government workers—a group hit by federal cuts—finance and information technology.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

They are employees of multinational industry: pharmaceutical salespeople, electronic engineers, information technology managers, accountants, data analysts, plant managers, regional vice presidents, biotechnologists, bankers, manufacturers’ representatives, and franchise chain managers.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

Related Words

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