# information

/ˌɪnfɝˈmeɪʃən/ (US) · /ˌɪnfəmˈeɪʃən/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/information
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 4. directory service

noun · CEFR B1 · American English

a telephone service you call to find someone's phone number.

For teachers: a service provided by a telecommunications provider that provides listed telephone numbers of subscribers.

- I called information to get the number for the local hospital.
- Before the era of smartphones, callers would frequently dial information to request residential or business listings from a live operator.

## Examples

- I need more information about the flight.
- The website provides helpful information for tourists visiting the city for the first time.
- In the digital age, the rapid dissemination of information has transformed how societies engage with political discourse and scientific discovery.

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