information
pronunciation
How to pronounce information in British English:
UK [ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃn]
How to pronounce information in American English:
US [ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- a message received and understood
- a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
- knowledge acquired through study or experience or instruction
- (communication theory) a numerical measure of the uncertainty of an outcome
- formal accusation of a crime
Word Origin
- information (n.)
- late 14c., "act of informing," from Old French informacion, enformacion "information, advice, instruction," from Latin informationem (nominative informatio) "outline, concept, idea," noun of action from past participle stem of informare (see inform). Meaning "knowledge communicated" is from mid-15c. Information technology attested from 1958. Information revolution from 1969.
Synonym
Example
- 1. Introverts and extraverts differ in how they process information .
- 2. Include only necessary information in your warranty .
- 3. Some people force their information on you .
- 4. These hormones too process information .
- 5. The us navy verified the information and struck first .