Definition of Information system

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

Exact synonyms: Data System
Specialized synonyms: Nasdaq, National Association Of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations
Generic synonyms: System

Definition of Information system

1. Noun. Any data processing system, either manual or computerized ¹

2. Noun. Any telecommunications system whose primary function is to transmit and/or display data ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Information system

1. Combination of vital and health statistical data from multiple sources, used to derive information and make decisions about the health needs, health resources, costs, use, and outcome of health care. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Information System

information model
information modeling
information overload
information processing
information processing system
information retrieval
information return
information science
information sciences
information security
information services
information space
information storage and retrieval
information superhighway
information symmetry
information system (current term)
information systems
information technology
information theory
information velocity
information warfare
informational
informational RNA
informationalisation
informationalisations
informationalization
informationalizations
informationally
informationism
informationist

Literary usage of Information system

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Science of Fingerprints: Classification and Uses (1988)
"One of the files in the NCIC computerized information system is the wanted person file. This file contains information on individuals for whom Federal ..."

2. Automated Data Sources for Ambulatory Care Effectiveness Research edited by Mary L. Grady, Harvey A. Schwartz (1995)
"HELP, although primarily a hospital information system, can support medical effectiveness research, since the hospital's outpatient clinics are included in ..."

3. Handbook on Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention and Control Planning (1993)
"Federal Sources of Geographic information system Mapping Data Source US Geological ... Geographic names information system (GNIS)—proper names of places, ..."

4. Design and Analysis of Integrated Manufacturing Systems by W. Dale Compton (1988)
"DESIGNING AN information system FOR INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS ULRICH ... It discusses how the information system that will support the integrated ..."

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