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information technology

American  

noun

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

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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Materials, healthcare and information technology are their sector overweights.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

"On the other hand, it could eventually serve as a valuable tool to interconnect the realms of electronics, spintronics, and quantum information technology."

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

Forecasts for earnings growth over the three months ending in March are pegged at around 13%, according to LSEG, with profits from the information technology sector making up around 30% of the overall tally.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

“His predecessor wasn’t important for me,” said Mehdi, an information technology specialist working near Enghelab Square.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 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

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