info
Americannoun
noun
abbreviation
Etymology
Origin of info
First recorded in 1910–15; by final shortening
Explanation
Info is a fact — or many facts — about a person or a thing. When you ask for more info about a city you're visiting, you might want to know about its history, its public transportation, or its best restaurants. Info is an informal, shortened form of information. You can get info by doing research at the library, searching online, or simply asking questions. To find out some basic info about a dance class, you could ask the teacher, for example. This casual, common word was coined at the very start of the 20th century, from information, from the Latin root informationem, "outline or idea."
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“We encourage all organizations that wish to solicit charitable donations within the City of Los Angeles to complete an info card and seek compliance.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Now he is being charged with using classified info to make a profit.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
“You can track too much info, and it can make you anxious,” says Dr. Steven Lamm, medical director of NYU Langone’s Preston Robert Tisch Center for Men’s Health.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
The Social Security Administration maintains info about the reasons behind a nonwork number, but this information isn’t routinely shared with the IRS.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
I need another moment where every wild card is in the same space at once, and I’ll get to be physically close enough to them in order to study their info.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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