information*/*/*/

information*/*/*/
[ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃ(ə)n]
noun [U]
knowledge or facts about someone or something
We're not allowed to give you any information about our client's medical records.[/ex]
We were able to get the information we needed from the Internet.[/ex]
He gave us a very interesting piece of information.[/ex]
If you require any further information, do not hesitate to call us again.[/ex]
Information is never used in the plural and cannot be used with an: I've just discovered an interesting piece of information (NOTan interesting information) about the company. ♦ Do you have any information about local attractions? ♦ I found some information on the Net about cheap flights to Egypt.

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