Information — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌin-fər-ˈmā-shən/ in·for·ma·tion

Meaning & Definition of Information

Information (noun)

  1. knowledge gained from investigation, study, or instruction
  2. knowledge of a particular event or situation, intelligence, news
  3. facts, data

Information (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a collection of factual knowledge about something

    "the network correspondent spent the entire day gathering information for her report on the brewing scandal"

    similar: data, facts
    related: findings, intelligence

  2. a report of recent events or facts not previously known

    "what's the latest information about the wildfires out in the West?"

    similar: 411 (slang), advice(s), gen (chiefly British), info, intelligence, item, news, story, tidings, uncos (chiefly Scottish), word
    related: announcement, bulletin, communication, correspondence, dispatch, message, reportage, dope, lowdown, scoop, tidbit, tip, gossip, rumor, tale, tattle, feedback, disinformation, propaganda

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Information

The most common words with a similar meaning to Information:

Slang: 411
Chiefly British: gen
Chiefly Scottish: uncos
data, facts, advice(s), info, intelligence, item, news, story, tidings, word

Related Words for Information

findings, announcement, bulletin, communication, correspondence, dispatch, message, reportage, dope, lowdown, scoop, tidbit, tip, gossip, rumor, tale, tattle, feedback, disinformation, propaganda

Word Forms of Information

Derived words: informational (adjective), informationally (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Information

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Information

information appliance, information retrieval, information science, information superhighway, information technology, information theory, information booth, contact information, sensitive compartmented information facility

Frequently Asked Questions about Information

What does "Information" mean?

"Information" means knowledge gained from investigation, study, or instruction. As a noun, it is defined as: knowledge gained from investigation, study, or instruction. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Information"?

Other words for "Information" include data, facts, 411, advice(s), gen, info, intelligence and item. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Information" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Information"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Information". Common alternatives include data, facts, 411, advice(s), gen, info, intelligence, item, news and story.

How do you use "Information" in a sentence?

Examples of "Information" in a sentence: "the network correspondent spent the entire day gathering information for her report on the brewing scandal"; "what's the latest information about the wildfires out in the West?".

Is "Information" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Information" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Information"?

"Information" is pronounced /ˌin-fər-ˈmā-shən/ and divided into syllables as in·for·ma·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Information"?

First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Information" meaning "a collection of factual knowledge about something"?

When "Information" (noun) means a collection of factual knowledge about something, synonyms include data and facts.