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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The biggest investment that the IRS needs is in information technology (reportedly $2.5 billion) and in enforcement agents. Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025 On Tuesday, Bloomberg reported that SpaceX is set to provide its Starlink internet technology to upgrade the information technology networks that support the FAA’s airspace system. Andrew Perez, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2025 Morgan Stanley found that last quarter, hedge funds increased their investments among the information technology, consumer discretionary and industrials sectors. Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025 Taxpayer services workers, taxpayer advocates, and certain information technology workers are required to work through May 15 in order to be there through the tax filing season, Reuters reported. Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for information technology

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 10 Mar. 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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