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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For example, what works for an information technology team may not be the best process for a maintenance team. M. Todd Abner, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025 If no gun is recovered at a crime scene, local police also have the ability to use ballistics information technology through the ATF to determine if the shell casings from a gun match shell casings from the same gun at other crime scenes. Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025 It is noted as among the best companies in information technology, caregiving. Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 23 July 2025 Hired: - Southern Company (No. 161 on the Fortune 500) appointed Hans Brown as EVP and chief information technology officer, effective July 31, to oversee the gas and electric utility company’s technology strategy and digital transformation efforts. John Kell, Fortune, 23 July 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 31 Jul. 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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