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(communication theory) a numerical measure of the uncertainty of an outcome; "the signal contained thousands of bits of information"

a message received and understood

(communication theory) a numerical measure of the uncertainty of an outcome; "the signal contained thousands of bits of information"

The act of informing, or communicating knowledge or intelligence.

News, advice, or knowledge, communicated by others or obtained by personal study and investigation; intelligence; knowledge derived from reading, observation, or instruction.

The act of informing, or communicating knowledge or intelligence.

News, advice, or knowledge, communicated by others or obtained by personal study and investigation; intelligence; knowledge derived from reading, observation, or instruction.

The name of the document, sometimes called a criminal complaint or petition in which a prosecutor charges a criminal defendant with a crime, either a felony or a misdemeanor. The information tells the defendant what crime he is charged with, against whom and when the offense allegedly occurred, but the prosecutor is not obliged to go into great detail. If the defendant wants more specifics, he must ask for it by way of a discovery request. Compare indictment.

Knowledge given; a law suit brought on behalf of the government; a declaration made before a magistrate to cause him to issue a summons or warrant.

Intelligence given: knowledge: an accusation given to a magistate or court.

Knowledge communicated by others.

n. Act of communicating knowledge;-intelligence; news; notice or advice sent or received by message or writing; -knowledge derived by perception, or by reading, instruction, &c. ; -communication of facts leading to a charge or accusation; -a charge or accusation exhibited before a court.

Intelligence given, instruction ; charge or accusation exhibited; the act of informing or actuating.