information management system
nounUK /ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən ˈmænɪdʒmənt ˈsɪstəm/
US /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈmænɪdʒmənt ˈsɪstəm/
A computer system that helps people keep, find, and use information.
The school uses an information management system to store student records.
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2. A set of organized procedures and tools for handling information in a business.
The hospital's information management system tracks patient files securely.
3. Software that organizes and controls large amounts of digital data.
Our new information management system makes searching old reports much faster.
4. A structured way to collect, store, and share knowledge within an organization.
The library's information management system helps staff locate books quickly.