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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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Volunteers are also needed to help with fundraising, special events, public relations, information technology, community relations, corporate sponsorship, dream screening and selection, dream manager, and web updates.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
Rick Stokes, a U.S. Air Force veteran who runs an information technology services company, is running unopposed for the Ironwood seat while sitting council member Jon Edwards is all but certain to retain his Willow seat for a fourth consecutive term.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Lori had a career in politics Lori started a career at an information technology consulting firm while simultaneously pursuing her master’s in science, technology and public policy from George Washington University.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Initially proposed by the U.S. Treasury in June, the rules follow an executive order signed by President Joe Biden in August 2023, targeting three critical areas: semiconductors and microelectronics, quantum information technologies, and specific AI systems.
—Samuel Burke, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
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First Known Use
1978, in the meaning defined above
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“Information technology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/information%20technology. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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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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