INFORMATION SYSTEM

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does information system mean? 

• INFORMATION SYSTEM (noun)
  The noun INFORMATION SYSTEM has 1 sense:

1. system consisting of the network of all communication channels used within an organization

  Familiarity information: INFORMATION SYSTEM used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• INFORMATION SYSTEM (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

System consisting of the network of all communication channels used within an organization

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

data system; information system

Hypernyms ("information system" is a kind of...):

system (instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity)

Instance hyponyms:

NASDAQ; National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (a computerized data system to provide brokers with price quotations for securities traded over the counter)

 Context examples 

A computer-based clinical information system that is dedicated to collecting, storing, manipulating, and making available clinical information important to the delivery of patient care.

(Electronic Health Record System, NCI Thesaurus)

The work of an informatics nurse can involve any and all aspects of information systems, including theory formulation, design, development, marketing, selection, testing, implementation, training, maintenance, evaluation, and enhancement.

(Informatics Nurse Specialist, NCI Thesaurus)

The representation, processing, and development of information and information systems; has computational aspects; central notion is the transformation of information; includes the development in information technology, computer science, telematics, telecommunications, etc.

(Informatics, NIH CRISP Thesaurus)

It is awarded predominantly in doctoral level science programs such as engineering, information systems, medical and health sciences, and health economics.

(Doctor of Science, NCI Thesaurus)