English Reference
Noun

info

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US /ˈɪnfoʊ/ UK /ˈɪnfəʊ/ in·fo

n.short for information. You use this when you want to talk about facts or details in a quick, casual way.

n.a shortened, informal clipping of 'information' used to refer to facts or data. Frequently used in digital communication and casual speech.


SIMPLE

Can you send me the info for the meeting?

CONTEXTUAL

The website provides all the basic info you need to apply for a visa.

COMPLEX

While the brochure provides some useful info regarding local attractions, it lacks the depth required for a serious historical study of the region.

Usage

As a clipping of 'information', it remains uncountable and does not take a plural 's'.

Pitfall
He gave me some infosHe gave me some info

Like the full word 'information', 'info' is uncountable and cannot be used in the plural form.

If you're a parent, here is all the key info for this new academic year, from class sizes to extra costs, and school meals to educational changes.

The Local· 19 Aug 2026

Clipping of information.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Common
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