informatics
noun/ˌɪnfərˈmætɪks/
Frequency rank: #12,655 most common English word
Meaning
the science of processing, storing, and communicating information, especially using computer systems.
Example sentence
She decided to study informatics at university because she was passionate about how data shapes modern society.
Synonyms & related words
- computing
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