info

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He wrote down the important info on a notepad.

Definition

Noun: 1. Information; facts or details about something: "info" is an informal, shortened form of the word "information." It refers to knowledge, data, or details that are communicated, received, or understood.

Usage

"Info" is used in casual, spoken, and written contexts. It is common in everyday conversation, digital communication, and informal writing. It is not typically used in formal academic or official documents, where the full word "information" is preferred.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Can you send me the info about the meeting time? (Can you send me the information about the meeting time?)
  • I need more info before I can make a decision. (I need more information before I can make a decision.)
  • The website has all the travel info you'll need. (The website has all the travel information you'll need.)

Advanced Usage

• "For your info (FYI)": A common phrase used, especially in emails and notes, to present information for someone's knowledge without requiring immediate action.

  • FYI, the deadline has been moved to Friday. (For your information, the deadline has been moved to Friday.)

• "Info dump": An informal term for a large, often overwhelming, amount of information given at once.

  • The first lecture was just an info dump of new vocabulary. (The first lecture was just a large delivery of new vocabulary information.)

Variants and Related Words

• Information (n): The standard, full form of the word. It is countable only in specific, formal contexts (e.g., "pieces of information") but is generally treated as an uncountable noun.

  • The library is a great source of information.

• Informative (adj): Providing useful or interesting information.

  • The documentary was very informative.

• Informant (n): A person who provides information.

  • The journalist protected the identity of her informant.

Synonyms

• Data: Individual facts, statistics, or items of information, often used in technical or scientific contexts.
• Details: Specific pieces of information.
• Particulars: Specific details or pieces of information.

Related Phrases

• A piece of info: One specific fact or detail.

  • He gave me an interesting piece of info about the company's history.

• Inside info: Information known only to a small group of people, often implying privileged or secret knowledge.

  • She had inside info about the product launch.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a message received and understood

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