information technology
Definitions
The study, design, development, implementation, support, or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and computer hardware.
The use of computers, storage, networking, and other physical devices to create, process, store, secure, and exchange all forms of electronic data.
Examples
The company is investing heavily in information technology to streamline its global operations.
A degree in information technology can open many doors in the modern job market.
Rapid advancements in information technology have fundamentally changed how we communicate with one another.
Synonyms
IT computing informatics digital technology computer science tech systems administration
Antonyms
manual labor analog technology physical craft traditional methods non-digital processes human-powered tasks paper-based systems