noun

information

information, data, facts

I need more information.

I need more information.

This is for your information.

This is for your information.

information about/on ((sth./sb.)) facts about a situation, person, event, etc. Can I get some information about local hotels?

a piece of information a single fact or detail I heard an interesting piece of information today.

Synonyms: data, facts, knowledge, news; Antonyms: misinformation

From Latin 'informare' (to shape, form an idea), from 'in-' (into) + 'forma' (form). It's something that gives form to your thoughts.

Think of 'in-form-ation' as putting facts 'into a form' that you can understand. It's uncountable, so we say 'a piece of information'.

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