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ICT

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate ict

n. Stands for Information and Communication Technology. The use of computers, the internet, and other technology to share and manage information. It is a common subject in schools and a term used in business.

n. Abbreviation for Information and Communication Technology. The integration of telecommunications, computers, and necessary software to enable users to access, store, transmit, and manipulate information. Often used in educational and professional contexts to describe the broader infrastructure of digital technology.


SIMPLE

The school invested in new ICT equipment for the computer lab.

CONTEXTUAL

Modern businesses rely on robust ICT systems to manage remote teams and secure sensitive client data across international borders.

COMPLEX

The rapid evolution of ICT has fundamentally restructured the global economy, allowing for real-time collaboration and the instantaneous transfer of vast datasets between disparate geographic locations.

Usage

Typically functions as an uncountable noun or as a modifier before another noun (e.g., 'ICT department').

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