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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Prior to joining the private cloud infrastructure provider, Tischart served as chief information technology officer at social and influencer marketing software provider Later. John Kell, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026 Club information technology sector names, which were slammed the prior week on worries AI will wreck their businesses, stabilized. Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026 The building, which most recently housed the information technology team, is scheduled to be razed in April, Superintendent Amanda Alaniz said. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026 Jegannathan’s title was vice president of information technology and AI infrastructure, business apps and information security. Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 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 20 Feb. 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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