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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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The S&P climbed 4.5% on a weekly basis, powered by its information technology sector, which also extended its winning streak to 13 days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Materials, healthcare and information technology are their sector overweights.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Various information technology and cybersecurity jobs were among the roles slashed as part of the layoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Higgins noted that the premium attached to the valuation of the information technology sector has plunged since the end of last October.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 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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