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

Information technology, consumer discretionary and financials were the top sold global sectors, as they bought industrials, materials and healthcare, the firm said, based on observations from its prime brokerage unit.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

Information technology and communication services account for roughly 43% of the S&P 500, according to Dow Jones Market Data, higher than the levels seen during the dot-com era.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

Information technology and communication services sectors comprise 45% of the S&P 500’s market value and 38.6% of expected earnings.

From Barron's • Dec. 8, 2025

Information technology companies, which include Nvidia, are expected to notch 22% growth.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2024

Information technology needs to be brought to affordable levels.

From From the Print Media to the Internet by Lebert, Marie

Related Words

• data processing