information technology

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noun
  1. the development, implementation, and maintenance of computer hardware and software systems to organize and communicate information electronically. Abbreviation: IT

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How to use information technology in a sentence

  • In some sense, taskable machines are the physical embodiment of information technologies.

    Shock and Awe | Harlan K. Ullman
  • Linked with information technologies, the combination will allow killing any target that can be identified.

    Shock and Awe | Harlan K. Ullman
  • So far, primarily information technologies have been discussed.

    Shock and Awe | Harlan K. Ullman

British Dictionary definitions for information technology

information technology

noun
  1. the technology of the production, storage, and communication of information using computers and microelectronics: Abbreviation: IT

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Scientific definitions for information technology

information technology

  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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