information technology

noun

: the technology involving the development, maintenance, and use of computer systems, software, and networks for the processing and distribution of data

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On the other hand, industrials, information technology and energy stocks were the day’s laggards. Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026 In a note to clients published this week, Higgins found that for information technology and the rest of Big Tech, the ratio of the current share price to earnings per share has risen over the last few years, showing inflated valuations. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026 Concerns about oversight within the Los Angeles Unified School District are intensifying following allegations that a former information technology employee steered more than $22 million in contracts in exchange for millions of dollars in kickbacks. Teresa Liu, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026 The University of Minnesota announced the hire of Tarek Tomes as vice president for information technology and chief information officer, effective March 16. Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for information technology

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First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of information technology was in 1952

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“Information technology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/information%20technology. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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information technology

noun
: the technology involving the development, maintenance, and use of computer systems, software, and networks for the processing and distribution of data

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