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infotech

infotech

1 3.8
An industry that makes and sells computer products and services
  • noun
  • /ˈɪnfəˌtɛk/
  • Jargon
translation icon : sector de la tecnología de la información
  • The infotech sector is rapidly evolving, offering new solutions for businesses every year.

Examples

  • "Some of these topics, including weblogs and WiFi, have already been discussed in past InfoTech articles; learning objects will be discussed here; while others will be the focus of future articles.

    Academic text (2004)

  • Many companies are investing heavily in infotech to streamline their operations and enhance productivity.

  • With the growth of infotech, job opportunities in tech-related fields are becoming more abundant.

Synonyms

tech industry
vsinfotech
12 3.1

Companies that make and sell computers, phones and software

is narrower, focusing on information technology products and services

Surface Forms

infotech singular
infotechs plural

Morphology

infotech = info + tech (transparent) = info + tech

The industry sense is a direct extension of 'info' + 'tech' (information technology), a transparent formation.

Etymology

The word infotech joins info (short for 'information') and tech (short for 'technology'). That's why infotech is used for the business area that makes and sells the computers, software, and services that work with information.