information

Everyday

1. Information is facts or details about something. tree →
2. Information is what you learn when you read, listen or look something up. tree →
3. Information is also what computers store and send. tree →

In the lessons

In school, children find information in books, on websites and in tables, and learn to check whether it is true and where it came from. In maths, a problem gives information (the numbers and facts) you need to find the answer; extra information may be there to trick you. In safety, personal information (full name, address, school, passwords) should not be shared with strangers online. Phrases: a piece of information, personal information, information about, for your information, information technology.

Examples

• We found information about whales in the library. tree →
• The sign gives information about opening times. tree →
• Don't share personal information online. tree →
• Is this information true? Check another source. tree →
• The table shows information about the weather. tree →
• Thanks for the information! tree →
• Underline the information you need to solve the problem. tree →
• Computers store lots of information. tree →
• Finnian received that information with respect and interest. tree →

Note

Uncountable: say «some information» or «a piece of information», never «an information» or «informations». Short form: info. In word problems, look for the information you need and ignore what you don't.

In Jewish tradition

In school, children find information in books, on websites and in tables, and learn to check whether it is true and where it came from. In maths, a problem gives information (the numbers and facts) you need to find the answer; extra information may be there to trick you. In safety, personal information (full name, address, school, passwords) should not be shared with strangers online. Phrases: a piece of information, personal information, information about, for your information, information technology.

Examples

• Google's mission is to organize the world's information and to make it universally accessible and useful. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →

Note

Uncountable: say «some information» or «a piece of information», never «an information» or «informations». Short form: info. In word problems, look for the information you need and ignore what you don't.