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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.

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information age

n

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

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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 networks modern era - the present or recent times