information

information
[[t]ɪ̱nfə(r)me͟ɪʃ(ə)n[/t]]
1) N-UNCOUNT: oft N about/on n Information about someone or something consists of facts about them.

Pat refused to give her any information about Sarah...

Each centre would provide information on technology and training...

For further information contact the number below.

...an important piece of information...

The information was passed on to another government department.

2) N-UNCOUNT Information is a service which you can telephone to find out someone's telephone number. [AM]
(in BRIT, use directory enquiries)

English dictionary. 2008.

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