information
noun
in·for·ma·tion ˌin-fər-ˈmā-shən 
1
a(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 information
specifically : 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
informational
ˌin-fər-ˈmā-sh(ə-)nəl
adjective informationally adverb
Synonyms
- data
- facts
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
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. He gave the police false information about his background. The conference will give us an opportunity to exchange information with other researchers. We can't make a decision until we have more information. The tests have not yet uncovered any new information. I don't like having to reveal personal information when I fill in a job application. He's accused of withholding useful information. I couldn't remember his number so I had to call information. See More
Recent Examples on the Web But over the years more information has been released. 
Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2022 Freed suggested that people start by contacting the State Health Insurance Assistance Program in their state (contact information can be found here). Judith Graham, CNN, 9 Sep. 2022 Services for Arizonans in crisis include: Dial 2-1-1 at any time to reach the free 2-1-1 Arizona information and referral service and connect with free resources available locally throughout the state. Angela Cordoba Perez, The Arizona Republic, 9 Sep. 2022 The city has pushed back on some recommendations, the audit says, such as ensuring call-takers closely follow a script of questions to direct to people seeking help, so critical information is not lost. Michael Brice-saddler, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 People who were affected will receive a letter providing more information and possible next steps. Beck Andrew Salgado, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 The sheriff’s office said more information would be released later. Fox News, 9 Sep. 2022 The leak included a huge database purportedly detailing the names and other information about 38,000 people who had at one point paid dues to the organization. Will Carless, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 Many of the email chains read like good-faith interactions between public officials and internet companies worried about clearly false information. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 See More
Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2022 Freed suggested that people start by contacting the State Health Insurance Assistance Program in their state (contact information can be found here). Judith Graham, CNN, 9 Sep. 2022 Services for Arizonans in crisis include: Dial 2-1-1 at any time to reach the free 2-1-1 Arizona information and referral service and connect with free resources available locally throughout the state. Angela Cordoba Perez, The Arizona Republic, 9 Sep. 2022 The city has pushed back on some recommendations, the audit says, such as ensuring call-takers closely follow a script of questions to direct to people seeking help, so critical information is not lost. Michael Brice-saddler, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 People who were affected will receive a letter providing more information and possible next steps. Beck Andrew Salgado, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 The sheriff’s office said more information would be released later. Fox News, 9 Sep. 2022 The leak included a huge database purportedly detailing the names and other information about 38,000 people who had at one point paid dues to the organization. Will Carless, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 Many of the email chains read like good-faith interactions between public officials and internet companies worried about clearly false information. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing information
Kids Definition
information
noun
in·for·ma·tion ˌin-fər-ˈmā-shən
: knowledge obtained from investigation, study, or instruction : facts or details about a subject
Legal Definition
information
noun
in·for·ma·tion
: 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.
information
noun
1
as in data
a collection of factual knowledge about something the network correspondent spent the entire day gathering information for her report on the brewing scandal Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- data
- facts
- findings
- intelligence
2
as in info
a report of recent events or facts not previously known what's the latest information about the wildfires out in the West? Synonyms & Similar Words
- info
- news
- story
- item
- intelligence
- advice(s)
- announcement
- message
- tidings
- rumor
- word
- communication
- 411
- gen
- feedback
- uncos
- bulletin
- correspondence
- reportage
- dispatch
- tale
- tip
- tidbit
- gossip
- scoop
- lowdown
- propaganda
- disinformation
- titbit
- dope
- tattle
