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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Hewlett Packard Enterprise — The enterprise information technology company added 4% after its fiscal third-quarter earnings came in at 44 cents, above the 43 cents analysts polled by LSEG had expected. Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025 Sebasco, whose work includes partnering with workforce development organizations, said workforce centers have seen an influx of information technology professionals being laid off due to AI. Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025 McChord is a tech entrepreneur known for information technology solutions that millions rely on to protect their information. Christian Josi, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025 The biotech giant recently merged its human resources and information technology functions under one leadership role. Sol Rashidi, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for information technology

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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 10 Sep. 2025.

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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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