A definition of information
Information = Data that has been processed by a computer so that it makes sense. Gives Data meaning.
For example, take these data items from the previous page:
- 42
- rabbits
- 16:00
- 76
- apples
- 09743245530
- 拢40
- seaside
When used to form part of a sentence they gain meaning:
- there are 42 apples in that box and each one of them has been nibbled by rabbits
- the fare to the seaside is 拢40 and the journey takes 76 minutes by rail
- my telephone number is 09743245530, call me at 16:00.
This is information - data put into context.