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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Her father works in information technology and also influenced her strong work ethic. Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026 Designing materials at the atomic level offers a method for creating systems that allow electrical current to flow without resistance, which is applicable to future energy and information technologies. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026 The company’s board authorized a repurchase at 250 rupees a share, according to a statement from the information technology services provider Thursday. Sankalp Phartiyal, Bloomberg, 16 Apr. 2026 BlackRock said that has put the valuation of information technology against the other 10 S&P 500 sectors at its lowest since mid-2020. Jeff Cox, CNBC, 13 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 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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