gen

noun

ˈjen How to pronounce gen (audio)
Definition of gennext
chiefly British
as in news
a report of recent events or facts not previously known as he has for decades, he gets most of his gen from the BBC over the wireless

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  1. info
  2. information
  3. story
Noun
  • The Salmonella Enteritidis Has Been Linked To Eggs The FDA has shelled out as well more info about the Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak infections that was first listed on the FDA website on June 10.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • One of the most important pieces of info is knowing your credit card’s due date.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of info
Noun
  • The Navy provides the Department of Energy with detailed information about which vessels are moving through and when.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • According to information provided to the court, that witness is expected to testify about coercive interrogation techniques and how memory becomes less reliable over time.
    — Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of information
Noun
  • The week’s biggest stories Animal and pet sagas Big Bear celebrity eagle Shadow has been seen with a new eagle at the nest.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • As a preteen, I became absorbed in the life of Davy Crockett, Wild Bill Hickok and others through stories written for my age group.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of story
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“Gen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gen. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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