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   In·for·ma·tion

   /ˌinfərˈmāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. facts provided or learned about something or someone: "a vital piece of information"
   • ▪ a formal criminal charge lodged with a court or magistrate by a prosecutor without the aid of a grand jury: "the tenant may lay an information against his landlord"
   • 2. what is conveyed or represented by a particular arrangement or sequence of things: "genetically transmitted information"
   • ▪ data as processed, stored, or transmitted by a computer.
   • ▪ (in information theory) a mathematical quantity expressing the probability of occurrence of a particular sequence of symbols, impulses, etc., as contrasted with that of alternative sequences.

   Word Origin late Middle English (also in the sense ‘formation of the mind, teaching’), via Old French from Latin informatio(n-), from the verb informare (see inform).

   Scrabble Points: 16

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › InformationInformation - Wikipedia

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   Information is an abstract concept that refers to something which has the power to inform. At the most fundamental level, it pertains to the interpretation (perhaps formally) of that which may be sensed, or their abstractions.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINFORMATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Information is an uncountable noun meaning ‘facts about someone or something’. It is often followed by about: … Idiom. too much information. (Definition of information from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) information | Intermediate English. noun [ U ] us / ˌɪn·fərˈmeɪ·ʃən / ( short form info)

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › informationInformation - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of information. noun. knowledge acquired through study or experience or instruction. see more. noun. a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn. synonyms: data. see more. noun. a message received and understood. synonyms: info. see more. noun. (communication theory) a numerical measure of the uncertainty of an outcome.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINFORMATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · 1. uncountable noun. Information about someone or something consists of facts about them. Pat refused to give her any information about Sarah. [ + about] Each centre would provide information on technology and training. [ + on] For further information contact the number below. ...an important piece of information.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitioninformation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of information noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.britannica.com › dictionary › informationInformation Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   1. : knowledge that you get about someone or something : facts or details about a subject. They're working to collect/gather information about the early settlers in the region. The pamphlet provides a lot of information on/about/concerning recent changes to the tax laws. detailed/specific information. [+] more examples.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINFORMATION definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Jan 24, 2018 · Definition of information – Learner’s Dictionary. information. noun [ U ] uk / ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃ ə n / us. Add to word list. A2. facts about a situation, person, event, etc: a vital piece of information. Police are urging anyone with information about the crime to contact them. Fewer examples. misleading information. accurate information.