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

The board also will fund a new $15 million information technology system and related positions for the recorder. — Josh Kelety, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Cramer said the shortfall is one of the clearest signs yet that companies are reshuffling their information technology budgets as artificial intelligence spending accelerates. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 14 July 2026

Perhaps more significant than the product demonstrations is the ubiquitous presence of Li Lecheng, China’s minister of industry and information technology. — Aaron Glantz, Christian Science Monitor, 9 July 2026

Cybersecurity Is About Competitiveness Too often, cybersecurity is discussed as a compliance requirement or an information technology expense. — Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for information technology

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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