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info

American  
[in-foh] / ˈɪn foʊ /

noun

Informal.

  1. information.

info 1 British  
/ ˈɪnfəʊ /

noun

  1. informal short for information

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info 2 British  

abbreviation

  1. an information provider

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Etymology

Origin of info

First recorded in 1910–15; by final shortening

Example Sentences

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In addition to being able to set your schedule, it’s become increasingly harder to get the physical map and info booklets on site.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“It’s time to add more info tech to the portfolio,” said Michael Darda, chief economist and market strategist at Roth Capital, in a note published Sunday.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Filing near April 15 risks a 5% late-filing penalty; 1.4 million refunds for 2025 taxes were withheld for missing direct deposit info.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

Insider info: Director Clint Bentley is nominated for co-writing the adapted screenplay alongside Greg Kwedar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

“We’ll need your phone number and contact info for your parents.”

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven

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