information
gb/ˌɪnfɔɹmˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɪnfɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
A2
Inglês
~ 300
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
A2
entity
1
Facts or knowledge about something
Facts or details that tell you about something.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] gives [someone] information about [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'information' with 'informations'. It is uncountable in English and does not take a plural form.
Sinónimos
data (Often used in technical or statistical contexts for raw facts and figures.)
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knowledge (Broader term that includes understanding, not just factual details.)
Antónimos
misinformation (False or incorrect information that is spread regardless of intent.)
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ignorance (Lack of knowledge or awareness.)
Colocações
gather information
|provide information
|share information
|request information
|accurate information
Temas
communication
|education
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The website contains useful information about local restaurants.
- She asked the receptionist for information on nearby hotels.
- We need more information before making a decision.
- The police released new information about the suspect.
- Please fill out this form with your personal information.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I need information about the train times.
- The teacher gave us information for the test.
- Can you give me information about the city?
- He looked for information on the internet.
- She asked for more information.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
information
IPA
GB/ˌɪnfɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɪnfɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas e acento
in - form - a - tion (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: information
- Plural: information, informations
Família de palavras
Forms
informations
noun
Core family
inform
verb B1
informative
adjective B2
Related words
informed
adjective
informational
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
informant
noun C1
disinformation
noun C1
Expressões
for your information
1/fɚ jˈʊɹ ˌɪnfɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Used to introduce a fact for someone's awareness
Used before telling someone something they may not know, often to make a point.
Exemplos
- For your information, the meeting starts at 9 a.m., not 10.
- For your information, I have already completed the report.
information overload
1/ˌɪnfɔɹmˈeɪʃən ˈoʊvɚlˌoʊd/
fixed phrase
Too much information to handle easily
When there is so much information that it becomes hard to understand or decide what to do.
Exemplos
- With so many emails and messages, I feel like I have information overload.
- With so many news websites, it’s easy to feel information overload.
- The internet can cause information overload if you are not careful.
- The report tries to be simple to avoid information overload for managers.
- Students often experience information overload during exam season.
information technology
1/ˌɪnfɔɹmˈeɪʃən tɛknˈɑləd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
technical
Technology for storing and using data
The use of computers and other technology to store and share information.
Exemplos
- She works in information technology as a software engineer.
- He works in information technology at a large bank.
- Information technology has changed how we communicate.
- Information technology has changed how companies operate.