information system

American  

noun

1. a computer system or set of components for collecting, creating, storing, processing, and distributing information, typically including hardware and software, system users, and the data itself.

   the use of information systems to solve business problems.

2. an integrated set of informational components.

   the incredibly complex information system of DNA.

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Etymology

Origin of information system

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

But Information Commissioner David Hamilton said full and timely compliance with requests was a vital part of the freedom of information system, leading to the unprecedented decision to take legal action.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

We need a whole new information system so that we understand what's going on and can measure it.

From Salon • May 29, 2024

They then used geographic information system software to generate spatial probability estimations based on these known outbreaks.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2024

Ott also allegedly requested data from the information system of Europe’s border-free travel area to ascertain whether suspected Russian operatives and former Wirecard employees were wanted or subject to travel restrictions.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2024

Under this exemption, for example, a repository could make photocopies of manuscripts by microfilm or electrostatic process, but could not reproduce the work in "machine-readable" language for storage in an information system.

From Reproduction of Copyrighted Works By Educators and Librarians by Library of Congress. Copyright Office