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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In this consortium, teams in Germany investigate quantum states and materials that could power future quantum information technologies. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026 Coady enlisted in the Army Reserve in 2023 as an information technology specialist and was posthumously promoted from specialist to sergeant. Michael Dorgan , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026 But before that, Benning worked in information technology at Johnson Controls for around 30 years before retiring in 2019. Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026 More optimistically, Templeman said that information technology as a whole is now trading on par with the rest of the market, even below valuations seen during the 2022 sell-off, at least in relative terms. Sarah Min, CNBC, 5 Mar. 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 13 Mar. 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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