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
Hewlett Packard Enterprise — The information technology stock surged 25% after Hewlett Packard posted current-quarter earnings and revenue guidance that topped analysts’ estimates.
—
Sarah Min, CNBC, 2 June 2026
With globalization and the development of new information technologies, changes in society have led to dramatic change in business strategies.
—Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
Josue Cuevas, the district’s associate superintendent of information technology services, said the new website will utilize artificial intelligence to provide answers to any question as long as the information is contained in the database.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Joseph Fuller, the Harvard Business School professor who co-founded the school’s Managing the Future of Work project, states that AI is not an information technology but a general-purpose technology.
—Aslesha Mehta, Fortune, 26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for information technology
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Sarah Min, CNBC, 2 June 2026
With globalization and the development of new information technologies, changes in society have led to dramatic change in business strategies.
—Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
Josue Cuevas, the district’s associate superintendent of information technology services, said the new website will utilize artificial intelligence to provide answers to any question as long as the information is contained in the database.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Joseph Fuller, the Harvard Business School professor who co-founded the school’s Managing the Future of Work project, states that AI is not an information technology but a general-purpose technology.
—Aslesha Mehta, Fortune, 26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for information technology
Cite this Entry
“Information technology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/information%20technology. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
