2 ICT IN THE WORKPLACE


ICT


ICT /ai si ti/ n [U] abb. for information and communications technology


inform /infɔm/ v [T] give someone facts: He informed the staff of his decision.


informant /infɔmənt/ n [C] someone who gives information to others: We collected information for our survey from 50 informants.


information /infəmeiʃn/ n [U] 1. facts about someone or something: There is a lot of information about laptops in this magazine. 2. data which is processed, stored, or transmitted by computer or electronic equipment: The computer calculates the hours you work and uses this information to work out how much to pay you.


information and communications technology


/infəmeiʃn ən kəmjunikeiʃnz teknɒlədi/ n [U] (the study of) computers and electronic equipment used to handle information or to communicate with others: He teaches ICT at the university.


information superhighway /infəmeiʃn supəhaiwei/ n [sing.] the network of information and communications systems, including satellite communications and the Internet, used to store and transfer


information around the world. input1 /inpυt/ n [C or U] 1. data or information


which is put into a computer: There were several spelling mistakes in the input which caused some problems with our deliveries. 2. the contribution that someone makes: The manager thanked everyone for their input on the new project. 3. the place where information enters a computer or electronic device: The video and DVD inputs are at the back of the television.


input2 /inpυt/ v [T] put data into a computer so


that it can be stored or processed: I have to input customer details into the computer.


input device /inpυt divais/ n [C] anything that allows data or information to be put into a computer, e.g., a keyboard.


internal /intnl/ adj inside a person, thing, or organization: We use the company intranet for internal communications.


Internet /intənet/ n [sing.] a public network which links computers around the world: I did most of the research on the Internet.


intranet /intrənet/ n [C] a private network of computers, like the Internet, which can only be used by people in a particular company or organization.


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