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

Last month, Emerson Collective joined a $555 million Series G for Devoted Health, a healthcare provider and insurer of Medicare Advantage plans, alongside information technology billionaire Azim Premji's namesake family office. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

Singh, an Elk Grove planning commissioner and state information technology employee, focused on fiscal transparency, career education and student mental health resources. — Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Shaimaa graduated from college with a degree in information technology. — Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026

In the decades ahead, most Americans will work in information technology, data processing, education, finance, health care, travel, hospitality, leisure, and retail. — Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for information technology

• electrophysiology
• micropaleontology
• neuroendocrinology
• otorhinolaryngology
• aetiology
• anthropology
• archaeology
• archeology
• audiology
• cardiology
• climatology
• cohomology

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