information

noun13

1. •
   facts that people know or can learn about something

   • I need some more information about this issue.
2. •
   Something that provides a definitive characterization or description of the nature and attributes of a specified entity.
3. •
   The meaning that a human assigns to data by means of the known conventions used in its representation.
4. •
   The output resulting from the systematic collection, manipulation and organization of raw data into a structured, interpretable format.
5. •
   Any unambiguous abstract data, the smallest possible unit being the bit.
6. •
   Any ordered sequence of symbols (or signals) (that could contain a message).
7. •
   The act of informing or imparting knowledge; notification.

   • For your information, I did this because I wanted to.
8. •
   A service provided by telephone which provides listed telephone numbers of a subscriber.
9. •
   A statement of criminal activity brought before a judge or magistrate; in the UK, used to inform a magistrate of an offence and request a warrant; in the US, an accusation brought before a judge without a grand jury indictment.

   • 'We have another deposition, doctor, to take; Mr. Irons, here, is prepared to swear informations of very singular importance.' — 1863
10. •
    Divine inspiration.

    • But there was no information, and so we continued And arrived at evening, not a moment too soon — 1927
11. •
    (no longer used) The act of informing against someone, passing on incriminating knowledge; accusation.
12. •
    (no longer used) The systematic imparting of knowledge; education, training.
13. •
    (no longer used) The creation of form; the imparting of a given quality or characteristic; forming, animation.