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 The information technology sector, however, posted a 4.14% decline and its worst daily performance since Sept. 13, 2022. Pia Singh, CNBC, 24 July 2024 The global information technology outage on July 19, 2024, that paralyzed organizations ranging from airlines to hospitals and even the delivery of uniforms for the Olympic Games represents a growing concern for cybersecurity professionals, businesses and governments. Richard Forno, The Conversation, 19 July 2024 Later Friday morning, UK information technology services said some systems had been restored but others were still continuing to face impacts. Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 19 July 2024 How curious that in a world that has better information technology than ever, people are so vulnerable to falsehoods. Peter Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for information technology 

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Word History

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of information technology was in 1978

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“Information technology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/information%20technology. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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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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