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

  • The evolution or revolution of information technology is impacting everything we do and how we do it on a worldwide basis.

    Shock and Awe | Harlan K. Ullman
  • We need to reduce costs and medical errors with better information technology.

  • Israel is a world leader in agriculture, armaments, information technology, research and development in various scientific fields.

    After the Rain | Sam Vaknin

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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