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Definition of info

info

/ˈɪn.foʊ/
in · fo
Adjective:informational
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• noun

1

Facts, details, or knowledge provided or learned about someone or something; an informal shortening of 'information'.

Example

"Please send me the contact info for the new project manager before tomorrow's meeting."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Info' is an informal clipping of 'information' and, like its full form, is an uncountable noun that never takes a plural '-s' or the indefinite article 'an'. While ubiquitous in casual conversation, digital interfaces, and informal messages, it should be replaced by 'information' in formal academic or legal writing.

• Nearby Words

influentially
influenza
influx
info
infographic
infomercial
inform

Word Origin & Etymology

Emerged in the early 20th century as an informal colloquial shortening of the noun 'information', which itself derives from Latin 'informatio' ('outline, concept, or instruction').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Info. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/info
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