Definition of informationnext
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a collection of factual knowledge about something the network correspondent spent the entire day gathering information for her report on the brewing scandal

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Recent Examples of information Anyone with information in the two unrelated killings is asked to call CMPD’s Homicide Unit at 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a detective. Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2026 By pairing a fast launch capability with a responsive imaging payload, the mission tested not only launch readiness but also the ability to gather and assess information quickly once on orbit. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026 According to the report first shared with Reuters, the agents appeared to be swapping information on solving technical tasks. Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026 If the address leads to a phishing site, the separate computer cannot protect you from entering your login information there. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for information
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Noun
  • Leo July 23 – August 22 A confident explanation could still be missing a few facts.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2026
  • If tension rises, rely on facts and process instead of pushing harder.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • With that, Kyle gives Oleksa a phone and instructs her to Signal chat all the info on Belarus safehouse locations, and the hunt is on.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026
  • This year there will be an additional layer of info presented with France’s National Cinema Centre, the CNC, providing the figures.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Dunn shared a story about a bat crashing into his leg while entering an arena for a bass tournament weigh-in.
    Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Success inside the ring is only one part of the Taylor story, though.
    Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

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“Information.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/information. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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