Meaning & Definition of Information in English
Information
Pronunciation:
/ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/Part of Speech:
nounPlural:
informationsMeaning and Definition of Information
1. Primary Definition
Data that is processed or organized to be useful.
2. Detailed Definitions
Definition: Facts or details about a subject.
Example Sentence: The report contains valuable information about market trends.
Definition: Knowledge communicated or received concerning a particular fact or circumstance.
Example Sentence: Can you provide any information on the event schedule?
Definition: The act of informing; communication.
Example Sentence: She was responsible for the information of the team about the new policies.
Definition: Data that is processed to be meaningful.
Example Sentence: The information collected during the survey helped improve services.
Definition: A signal or message that influences behavior.
Example Sentence: The advertisement provided crucial information that affected consumer choices.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English: from Old French, from Latin 'informatio(n-)', from 'informare' meaning to inform
Synonyms
Common Phrases and Expressions
- information overload: A state where a person is overwhelmed by the amount of information.
- information highway: A term used to describe the Internet or network of information resources.
- insider information: Knowledge available only to a limited group of people, especially regarding business matters.
Translations
- Spanish: información
- French: information
- German: Information
- Russian: информация
Related Words
- inform: To give someone facts or information.
- informative: Providing useful or interesting information.
- informer: A person who provides information, especially to authorities.
Slang Meanings of information
Meaning: Intel
Example Sentence: I got some intel on their plans for the project.
Meaning: Deets
Example Sentence: Can you share the deets about the meeting?
Meaning: Lowdown
Example Sentence: Give me the lowdown on what happened last night.