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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Despite being a global information technology leader, India does not have any big AI ecosystem companies, and this is dampening foreign investor sentiment further. Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 19 May 2026 While most programs yielded positive earning advantages, three degree areas (personal and culinary services, information technology, and logistics) did not. Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026 Described as the Olympics of the skilled trades, WorldSkills determines the globe's best in technical disciplines that include construction, information technology, manufacturing and robotics. CBS News, 17 May 2026 Described as the Olympics of the skilled trades, WorldSkills determines the globe’s best in technical disciplines that include construction, information technology, manufacturing and robotics. Mike Householder, Fortune, 17 May 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 21 May. 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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