26984 words

information

6 definitions • 20 examples
1
facts about a situation, person, event, etc.:

Examples:

information about/on Do you have any information about/on train times?
bit/piece of information I read an interesting bit/piece of information in the newspaper.
for further information For further information (= if you want to know more), please contact your local library.
[ + that ] We have reliable information that a strike is planned next month.
2

Examples:

an important piece of information
Can you give us some information on tours to Alaska?
Information about upcoming local events is printed in the newspaper.
3
facts or details about a person, company, product, etc.:

Examples:

gather/get/obtain information Can you tell me where I can obtain further information?
ask for/request/demand information I wrote requesting information on how revenue statistics were compiled.
give/provide/share information The investment research company provides information in a timely way.
information on sth The questionnaire asks for detailed information on family and medical history.
information about sth Regulators are demanding that firms release more and more information about their performance.
additional/more/further information Anyone requiring further information should contact this office.
accurate/detailed/reliable information
It was a very interesting piece of information.
4
used in an announcement, email, document, etc. that contains information that someone needs but that they do not have to deal with:

Examples:

All comments, rates, and dates are provided for information only.
5
used in advertisements, news articles, etc. when giving something such as a website or phone number where someone can find more information about something:

Examples:

For more information visit www.cambridge.org.
6
used to say that you are telling or giving someone something because they might not know or have it and it could be useful for them:

Examples:

A copy of the document is enclosed for your information.

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