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   it

   /ɪt/

   pronoun

   • 1. used to refer to a thing previously mentioned or easily identified: "a room with two beds in it"
   • ▪ referring to an animal or child of unspecified sex: "she was holding the baby, cradling it and smiling into its face"
   • ▪ referring to a fact or situation previously mentioned, known, or happening: "stop it, you're hurting me"
   • 2. used to identify a person: "it's me"
   • 3. used in the normal subject position in statements about time, distance, or weather: "it's half past five"
   • 4. used in the normal subject or object position when a more specific subject or object is given later in the sentence: "it is impossible to assess the problem"
   • 5. used to emphasize a following part of a sentence: "it is the child who is the victim"
   • 6. the situation or circumstances; things in general: "no one can stay here—it's too dangerous now"
   • 7. exactly what is needed or desired: "they thought they were it"
   • 8. sex appeal: informal "he's still got ‘it.’"
   • ▪ sex: "the only thing I knew nothing about was ‘it’"
   • 9. denoting a person or thing that is exceptionally fashionable, popular, or successful at a particular time: informal "they were Hollywood's It couple"
   • 10. (in children's games) the player who has to catch the others.

   Word Origin Old Englishhit, neuter of he, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch het.

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2. www.techtarget.com › searchdatacenter › definitionWhat is information technology? | Definition from TechTarget

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   Delve into the top 10 cloud computing career paths and discover how to get started in this thriving field of information technology. Discover the vast realm of IT, including cloud computing, cybersecurity and software and hardware. Explore IT's evolution, benefits and career paths.

3. www.coursera.org › articles › what-is-information-technologyWhat is Information Technology? 2024 Guide | Coursera

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   Feb 13, 2024 · An information technology system or information system (IS) is a collection of interconnected software, hardware, people, and processes that manage information. The flow of data through an information system follows five steps: input, processing, storage, output, and feedback.

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   Library and information science. Memory. Preservation. Privacy. Quantum information science. v. t. e. Information technology ( IT) is a set of related fields that encompass computer systems, software, programming languages, and data and information processing, and storage. [1]

5. www.comptia.org › content › articlesWhat is Information Technology | Info on IT Careers and Certs -...

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   Information technology (IT) is the use of computer systems or devices to access information. Information technology is responsible for such a large portion of our workforce, business operations and personal access to information that it comprises much of our daily activities. Whether you are storing, retrieving, accessing or manipulating ...

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   Mar 5, 2024 · Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer system or network. Examples include: Physical network infrastructure, including cabling, patch panels, and network closets. Desktop and laptop computers, as well as smartphones and tablets used for business purposes.

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   Security technology. Information technology, or IT for short, refers to computer systems and networking hardware and software for communication over the Internet and other networks.

8. techterms.com › definition › itIT Definition - What is Information Technology? - TechTerms.com

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   Nov 21, 2022 · Stands for " Information Technology ." IT is the general term for the use and management of computing technology in businesses and other organizations. Strictly defined, Information Technology focuses on the storage, retrieval, and processing of information.