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informatics

[ ˌɪnfərˈmætɪks ]

Noun

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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.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
informatics	Used mainly in academic and research settings to refer to the study of information processing and systems. It focuses on the theoretical aspects of data and information. She is pursuing a Ph D in informatics The conference on biomedical informatics had many insightful presentations
computer science	Appropriate when discussing the study of computers and computational systems, including algorithms, programming languages, and hardware design. It is broad and often focuses on the scientific and theoretical aspects of computing. He majored in computer science at university The computer science department has several research labs
information technology	Commonly used in business and industry to refer to the practical applications of technology in managing and processing information. It includes areas like networking, databases, and cybersecurity. She works in the information technology department The company is upgrading its information technology infrastructure

Word

Description / Examples

informatics

Used mainly in academic and research settings to refer to the study of information processing and systems. It focuses on the theoretical aspects of data and information.

She is pursuing a Ph
D
in informatics
The conference on biomedical informatics had many insightful presentations

computer science

Appropriate when discussing the study of computers and computational systems, including algorithms, programming languages, and hardware design. It is broad and often focuses on the scientific and theoretical aspects of computing.

He majored in computer science at university
The computer science department has several research labs

information technology

Commonly used in business and industry to refer to the practical applications of technology in managing and processing information. It includes areas like networking, databases, and cybersecurity.

She works in the information technology department
The company is upgrading its information technology infrastructure

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.