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information

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in·​for·​ma·​tion | \ ˌin-fər-ˈmā-shən  \

Definition of information


1a(1): knowledge obtained from investigation, study, or instruction
(2): INTELLIGENCE, NEWS
(3): FACTS, DATA
b: the attribute inherent in and communicated by one of two or more alternative sequences or arrangements of something (such as nucleotides in DNA or binary digits in a computer program) that produce specific effects
c(1): a signal or character (as in a communication system or computer) representing data
(2): something (such as a message, experimental data, or a picture) which justifies change in a construct (such as a plan or theory) that represents physical or mental experience or another construct
d: a quantitative measure of the content of informationspecifically : a numerical quantity that measures the uncertainty in the outcome of an experiment to be performed

2: the communication or reception of knowledge or intelligence

3: the act of informing against a person

4: a formal accusation of a crime made by a prosecuting officer as distinguished from an indictment presented by a grand jury
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Other Words from information

informational \ ˌin-​fər-​ˈmā-​shnəl  , -​shə-​nᵊl \ adjective
informationally adverb

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INFORMATION, KNOWLEDGE, and LEARNING mean what is or can be known. INFORMATION may be used of a collection of facts gathered from many places.  The book has a lot of information about baseball.  KNOWLEDGE is used for facts and ideas acquired by study, observation, or experience.  She has a knowledge of birds.  LEARNING is used of knowledge acquired by long and careful study.  The learning of a lifetime is in that book. 

Examples of information in a Sentence

 They're working to collect information about the early settlers in the region. The pamphlet provides a lot of information on recent changes to the tax laws.
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Recent Examples on the WebOur recent citizen satisfaction survey stated that 78% of residents are very satisfied/satisfied with the availability of information from the city.— Paulina Pineda, azcentral, "Tempe election: Mayoral and council hopefuls respond to questions on city issues," 14 Feb. 2020Michael Jordan, director of the Portland Bureau of Environmental Services, said that lack of information is concerning, but that cleanup of any hazardous materials found on private property would be the responsibility of the owner.— oregonlive, "The pricey problem with Portland’s levees," 14 Feb. 2020
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First Known Use of information

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of information was in the 14th century

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“Information.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/information. Accessed 15 Mar. 2020.
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information
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English Language Learners Definition of information


: knowledge that you get about someone or something : facts or details about a subject

US : a service that telephone users can call to find out the telephone number for a specified person or organization
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information
 noun
in·​for·​ma·​tion | \ ˌin-fər-ˈmā-shən  \

Kids Definition of information


: knowledge obtained from investigation, study, or instruction : facts or details about a subject

information
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in·​for·​ma·​tion

Legal Definition of information


: an instrument containing a formal accusation of a crime that is issued by a prosecuting officer and that serves the same function as an indictment presented by a grand jury— compare COMPLAINT sense 2, INDICTMENT
NOTE: About half the states in the United States allow prosecutors to issue informations. The rest require indictment.
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