information technology

noun

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

Examples of information technology in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Affected employees include those in accounting, production, human resources and information technology, among others, according to the text of the notice. — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026

Johnson said the development could add to the local tax base while supporting construction and information technology jobs. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Domestic open-source operating systems such as openKylin and openEuler play a key role in securing China’s information technology infrastructure. — Christopher K. Tong, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026

The City Council for Suisun City declared a state of emergency Saturday after a cyberattack forced the municipality to shut down its information technology network. — Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for information technology

• electrophysiology
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• neuroendocrinology
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• aetiology
• anthropology
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Kids Definition

information technology

noun

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