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

In 2025, Nepal exported about $1 billion in information technology products, and Thapa said the government has the goal to bring that total to $20 billion over the next 10 years. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026

That surpassed Aramco’s targets and should grow further in coming years, senior vice president of digital and information technology Sami Al Ajmi said in an interview. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2026

But common challenges involving information technology, inadequate staffing levels and other issues will help inform the commission’s work going forward. — Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 15 Sep. 2026

Nonprofit boards and executives should therefore treat AI governance as more than an information technology responsibility. — Ekramy El Zaghat, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for information technology

• electrophysiology
• micropaleontology
• neuroendocrinology
• otorhinolaryngology
• aetiology
• anthropology
• archaeology
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• audiology
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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