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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Additionally, understaffing in the agency’s information technology unit is threatening firefighting operations, according to an agency employee. Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 7 Apr. 2025 The education center would provide hands-on experience for jobs in aviation, construction trades, information technology, logistics and supply chain management, manufacturing, public safety and urban agriculture. Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025 Key support functions like human resources, information technology, procurement, and policy are being centralized. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025 In his announcement, the health secretary highlighted cuts to HHS support functions, such as information technology and human resources, as a way to reduce redundancies and inefficiencies. Simon F. Haeder, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 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 14 Apr. 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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