informatics

Definitions

The science of processing data for storage and retrieval, especially through the use of computers.

The study of the structure, behavior, and interactions of natural and engineered computational systems.

The application of information technology to specialized fields such as medicine, biology, or library science.

Examples

The university recently launched a new degree program focused on health informatics to improve patient data management.

Advances in bioinformatics have revolutionized our understanding of complex genetic data through the application of informatics.

Synonyms

information science computer science data science information technology computational science

Antonyms

analog manual processing non-digital methods physical paper-based systems