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Meaning & Definition of Information in English

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Information

Pronunciation:

/ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

Part of Speech:

noun

Plural:

informations

Meaning 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

data | knowledge | facts | details | intelligence

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.