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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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Dairy Queen began a test with technology company Presto to bring a drive-through chatbot to a handful of its U.S. stores last year, said Kevin Baartman, the company’s executive vice president of information technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The S&P 500 has heavy exposure to a relatively small group of Big Tech stocks with massive market value, and its biggest sector, by far, is information technology.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 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

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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