in·for·ma·tion
Pronounced:
/ˌɪnfɚˈmeɪʃən/
Function:
nounMeaning:
[noncount] 1 : knowledge that you get about someone or something : facts or details about a subject ▪ They're working to collect/gather information about the early settlers in the region. ▪ The pamphlet provides a lot of information on/about/concerning recent changes to the tax laws. ▪ detailed/specific information ▪ He gave the police false/misleading information about his background. ▪ The conference will give us an opportunity to exchange/share information with other researchers. ▪ We can't make a decision until we have more/further/additional information. ▪ The tests have not yet uncovered any new information. ▪ I don't like having to reveal personal/private information when I fill in a job application. ▪ He's accused of withholding useful/valuable/vital information. ▪ My information is [=I have been told, I understand] that he will be arriving early this evening. ▪ We enclose a price list for your information. [=to provide you with information that we think will interest you] ◊The phrase for your information is sometimes used informally in speech when responding to an annoying statement or question by someone who has accused or blamed you wrongly. ▪ “Are these the best tickets you could get?” “For your information, I had to stand in line for two hours to get these!”
2 US : a service that telephone users can call to find out the telephone number for a specified person or organization : directory assistance ▪ I couldn't remember his number so I had to call information.
2 US : a service that telephone users can call to find out the telephone number for a specified person or organization : directory assistance ▪ I couldn't remember his number so I had to call information.
—in·for·ma·tion·al /ˌɪnfɚˈmeɪʃənl̟/ adjective ▪ an informational brochure ▪ informational books
/ˌɪnfɚˈmeɪʃənl̟/ adjective ▪ an informational brochure ▪ informational books