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as in data
a collection of factual knowledge about something
the network correspondent spent the entire day gathering information for her report on the brewing scandal
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as in info
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
what's the latest information about the wildfires out in the West?
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This story has been updated with additional information.
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Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
The brain moves information from the hippocampus–where short-term memories are stored into the neocortex.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
Charity Navigator provides a star rating with current and historical information.
—Nancy L. Anderson, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Anyone with information about the incident can contact IMPD Homicide Det.
—Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Nov. 2024
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Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
The brain moves information from the hippocampus–where short-term memories are stored into the neocortex.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
Charity Navigator provides a star rating with current and historical information.
—Nancy L. Anderson, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Anyone with information about the incident can contact IMPD Homicide Det.
—Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Information.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/information. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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