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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.

Example Sentences

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Wells Fargo Investment Institute said it is overweight information technology, while maintaining an unfavorable view of consumer sectors.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 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

Forecasts for earnings growth over the three months ending in March are pegged at around 13%, according to LSEG, with profits from the information technology sector making up around 30% of the overall tally.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 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

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