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   information

   /ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. facts provided or learned about something or someone: "a vital piece of information"
   • ▪ a charge lodged with a magistrates' court: "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 against 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).

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word information, from knowledge and data to signal and accusation. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases and articles.

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   This article provides definitions, examples and translations of the word "information" as well as its collocations, pronunciation and usage in sentences.

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   Information is an uncountable noun meaning ‘facts about someone or something’. It is often followed by about.

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   All comments, rates, and dates are provided for information only.

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   A copy of the document is enclosed for your information.

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   Learn the meaning of information as an uncountable noun meaning 'facts about someone or something'. See how to use information in different contexts, such as business, academic, or informal English.

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   Learn the meaning of information as an uncountable noun, followed by about, and as a short form info. See how to use information in different contexts, such as news, facts, details, directions, and more.

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   Information definition: knowledge communicated or received concerning a particular fact or circumstance; news. See examples of INFORMATION used in a sentence.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › informationinformation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and examples of the noun information, which can mean facts, details, data or knowledge. Find out how to use information in different contexts and expressions, such as idioms, collocations and phrases.

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

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   Learn the meaning of information as a noun in British and American English, with synonyms, pronunciation, and examples. Find out how information is used in computing, law, and information theory.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › informationInformation - definition of information by The Free Dictionary

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   Information is knowledge or facts learned, especially about a certain subject or event. It can also refer to the act of informing, the meaning of data, or a legal charge. See synonyms, usage, and related terms.