Informatics: meaning, definitions and examples
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informatics
[ ˌɪnfərˈmætɪks ]
study of computers
Informatics is the study of the structure, behavior, and interactions of natural and artificial systems that store, process, and communicate information.
Synonyms
computer science, information technology
Examples of usage
- Informatics includes the study of algorithms, data structures, and computer programming.
- Many universities offer degree programs in informatics.
- The field of informatics is constantly evolving with advancements in technology.
Translations
Translations of the word "informatics" in other languages:
🇵🇹 informática
🇮🇳 सूचना विज्ञान
🇩🇪 Informatik
🇮🇩 informatika
🇺🇦 інформатика
🇵🇱 informatyka
🇯🇵 情報学 (じょうほうがく)
🇫🇷 informatique
🇪🇸 informática
🇹🇷 bilişim
🇰🇷 정보학 (정보학)
🇸🇦 علم المعلومات
🇨🇿 informatika
🇸🇰 informatika
🇨🇳 信息学 (xìnxīxué)
🇸🇮 informatika
🇮🇸 upplýsingafræði
🇰🇿 информатика
🇬🇪 ინფორმატიკა
🇦🇿 informatika
🇲🇽 informática
Etymology
The term 'informatics' originated in the 1960s as a blend of 'information' and 'automatic'. It was first used in the context of studying information processing systems and has since evolved to encompass a broader range of topics related to computing and technology.
See also: disinformation, inform, informality, informally, informant, information, informative, informed, informer, informers, informing, misinform, misinformation, misinformed, misinforming, uninformed.