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

That would compare with trailing price/sales ratios of 3.6 for the S&P 500 and 11.2 for the index’s information technology sector, according to data provided by FactSet.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Citing data from job search website Indeed, AI appears to be slowing down growth in software, information technology, marketing and media job postings, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Hewlett Packard Enterprise stock soared after the information technology company reported better-than-expected financial results and raised its fiscal year outlook as artificial intelligence demand continues to benefit growth.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

For now, the 46-year-old plans to go back to school with the help of a local nonprofit to get trained in information technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Some information technology experts warned that computers would not be able to distinguish the correct meaning of 00, resulting in widespread failure of vital infrastructures.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly

Related Words

• data processing