Information: meaning, definitions and examples

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information

 

[ ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ]

Context #1

gathering and dissemination

Facts provided or learned about something or someone. It is knowledge communicated or received concerning a particular fact or circumstance.

Synonyms

data, details, facts

Examples of usage

  • The book contains a lot of useful information.
  • She gave me some valuable information about the project.
Context #2

knowledge acquired

Knowledge or intelligence obtained through study, communication, research, or instruction.

Synonyms

data, intelligence, knowledge

Examples of usage

  • He has a wide range of information on the subject.
  • Staying updated with the latest information is crucial.
Context #3

informative content

Facts or details provided in a narrative, document, or other form of communication.

Synonyms

content, data, details

Examples of usage

  • The website offers a wealth of information on various topics.
  • The brochure contains detailed information about the services.

Translations

Translations of the word "information" in other languages:

🇵🇹 informação

🇮🇳 सूचना

🇩🇪 Information

🇮🇩 informasi

🇺🇦 інформація

🇵🇱 informacja

🇯🇵 情報 (じょうほう)

🇫🇷 information

🇪🇸 información

🇹🇷 bilgi

🇰🇷 정보 (jeongbo)

🇸🇦 معلومات

🇨🇿 informace

🇸🇰 informácia

🇨🇳 信息 (xìnxī)

🇸🇮 informacija

🇮🇸 upplýsingar

🇰🇿 ақпарат

🇬🇪 ინფორმაცია

🇦🇿 məlumat

🇲🇽 información

Word origin

The word 'information' originates from the Latin word 'informatio,' which means 'concept' or 'idea.' In the 14th century, it evolved to include the sense of knowledge communicated. With the rise of technology and the information age, the importance of information has significantly increased in various fields, such as communication, science, and education.

See also: disinformation, inform, informality, informally, informant, informatics, informative, informed, informer, informers, informing, misinform, misinformation, misinformed, misinforming, uninformed.