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Definition of information technology noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

information technology

noun
 
/ˌɪnfəˌmeɪʃn tekˈnɒlədʒi/
 
/ˌɪnfərˌmeɪʃn tekˈnɑːlədʒi/
[uncountable]
(abbreviation IT)
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  1. the study or use of electronic equipment, especially computers, for storing, accessing, analysing and sending information
    • Recent advances in information technology have led to important changes in the operation of offices.
    Topics Educationb1, Computersb1
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryInformation technology is used before these nouns:
    • professional
    • specialist
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