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

According to the summary released Thursday, the Optum assessment identified vulnerabilities involving eligibility requirements, billing and coding practices, provider oversight and information technology controls. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

The information technology sector has gained 27% this year, and the energy sector has added 38%. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026

Singh worked as an information technology specialist for several American companies before retiring and launching his campaign for the Legislature. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Walayat Hussain, an associate professor of information technology at Australian Catholic University in Sydney, said the latest incident, alongside the Hugging Face breach in July, looked like a pattern. — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 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