information age

information age

n. The period beginning around 1970 and noted for the abundant publication, consumption, and manipulation of information, especially by computers and computer networks.

information age

n (Sociology) a time when large amounts of information are widely available to many people, largely through computer technology

information age

A description of the modern period in which the manipulation of information has become a major global industry.

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information age - a period beginning in the last quarter of the 20th century when information became easily accessible through publications and through the manipulation of information by computers and computer networksmodern era - the present or recent times