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

The fears may be elevated in areas where technology is more easily adopted to replicate information technology work, reshaping that workforce.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The suit targets Peng, Sampath and Innive, an information technology company.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Analysts expect the S&P 500’s biggest sector, information technology, to see strong earnings growth this year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Computer software and accessories, which has seen nearly 12% inflation over the past year, makes up a larger share of PCE’s information technology sector.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Infosys is one of the jewels of the Indian information technology world, and Nilekani, tire company’s CEO, is one of the most thoughtful and respected captains of Indian industry.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman

Related Words

• data processing