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

If your manager doesn’t know, the information technology department may have answers, since the people working there often are the ones turning on the features, Nguyen said. — Cathy Bussewitz, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Tech stocks and rates In two days, the worst two S & P sectors are communication services and information technology. — Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for information technology

• electrophysiology
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• aetiology
• anthropology
• archaeology
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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