1. the science of processing data for storage and retrieval; information science
Usage: technical; often used in academic contexts
2. the application of computer science and information technology to the management and processing of data, information and knowledge
Usage: academic; interdisciplinary field

Examples

• She studied health informatics to combine her interests in medicine and technology.
• The university offers a degree program in bioinformatics.
• Medical informatics helps doctors manage patient records electronically.
• The informatics department focuses on data analysis and computer systems.
• Business informatics combines information technology with management principles.
• Library informatics deals with organizing and retrieving digital information.