information
noun
in·for·ma·tion
ˌin-fər-ˈmā-shən 
1
a(1)
: knowledge obtained from investigation, study, or instruction
(2)
: intelligence, news
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
informationally
adverb
Examples of information in a Sentence
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.
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Individual states may have additional requirements, so contact your state’s driver’s licensing agency online or in person for additional information or assistance.
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Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Handling personal information calls for careful planning and security measures to preserve trust.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2025
No other information about the incident was released.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2025
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Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Handling personal information calls for careful planning and security measures to preserve trust.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2025
No other information about the incident was released.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for information
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“Information.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/information. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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information
noun
in·for·ma·tion
ˌin-fər-ˈmā-shən
1
: the giving or receiving of knowledge or intelligence
2
a
: knowledge obtained from investigation, study, or instruction
b
: knowledge of a particular event or situation : news
c
: a characteristic or quality (as of DNA or a computer program) that stands for, expresses, or tells about one group of things or ways of doing things instead of others
3
: the quality of something (as DNA or a computer program) that represents a specific choice between a number of possible choices
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