information

noun

ˌin-fər-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce information (audio)
Definition of informationnext
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

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as in news
a report of recent events or facts not previously known what's the latest information about the wildfires out in the West?

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Recent Examples of information Authorities have not released the victim's name or any other identifying information. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 Anyone with information that may be relevant to the investigation is encouraged to contact Duncanville police detective Hernandez at 972-780-3842. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026 As prediction markets increasingly list contracts tied to political decisions and government activity, that information can become directly tradable. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026 Parnell didn't say if Kendall was being referred for prosecution, and the Pentagon declined to provide more information. — Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for information
Recent Examples of Synonyms for information
  1. facts
  2. info
  3. story
Noun
  • Write down the facts, define the next step, and keep the agreement practical.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Once the litigation becomes public, communicate promptly by confirming the facts and explaining the broader context and cause-and-effect relationships, while remaining fully compliant with legal constraints.
    — Alona Karpinska, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of facts
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  • Needless to say, hopes are high for all the info GTA fans have been waiting years to hear and see.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The former City Hall contender didn’t respond to a comment for more info Deadline left on his IG post.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of info
Noun
  • Davis has provided accounts of his role in Tupac’s murder a number of times, and his story has remained fairly consistent over the years.
    — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • This collaboration represents a step in enabling filmmakers and creators to tell more immersive, emotionally rich stories with the highest global standards.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of story

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