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in⋅for⋅mat⋅ics

[in-fer-mat-iks]
–noun (used with a singular verb)
the study of information processing; computer science.

Origin:
trans. of Russ informátika (1966); see information, -ics
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in·for·mat·ics   (ĭn'fər-māt'ĭks)   
n.   Chiefly British (used with a sing. verb)
Information science.

[informat(ion) + -ics.]
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Main Entry: in·for·mat·ics
Pronunciation: "in-f&r-'ma-tiks
Function: n pl but sing in constr
: the collection, classification,storage, retrieval, and dissemination of recorded knowledge —see BIOINFORMATICS
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