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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Marko Elez, another Musk team member at Treasury, was assigned to work with engineers on information technology to improve efficiency through accounting, financing, collection and payment services, government lawyers said. Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025 PetMed Express identified material weaknesses in its internal controls over financial reporting, specifically in the areas of tax calculations and information technology general controls. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 10 Feb. 2025 Aguilar served as an information technology specialist in the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, according to the 101st Airborne Division. Julia Reinstein, ABC News, 9 Feb. 2025 There are two years remaining on an $824 million contract with information technology services company Accenture for the work. Bianca Vázquez Toness, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 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 3 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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