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Princeton's WordNet

  1. informing, rattingnoun

    to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)

  2. informing, making knownnoun

    a speech act that conveys information

Wikipedia

  1. informing

    Inform is a programming language for interactive fiction.

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  1. informing

    Informing refers to the act or process of giving someone facts or information, making them aware or knowledgeable about a particular topic, situation, or event. It involves sharing, relaying or disclosing information or news to ensure that another individual, group, or entity has the necessary and correct information. Informing can be done in several ways, such as verbally, in writing, or through digital mediums.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Informing

    of Inform

Editors Contribution

  1. informingverb

    Verb form of the word inform.

    They recorded the minutes as they are then a tool for informing members of the public of the discussion and action points agreed.


    Submitted by MaryC on April 14, 2020  

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of informing in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of informing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of informing in a Sentence

  1. H.L. Mencken:

    All zoos actually offer to the public in return for the taxes spent upon them is a form of idle and witless amusement, compared to which a visit to a penitentiary, or even to a State legislature in session, is informing, stimulating and ennobling.

  2. Hank Azaria:

    I really want to see Indian, South Asian writer, writers in the room, not in a token way but genuinely informing whatever new direction Hank Azaria may take, including how it is voiced or not voiced, i'm perfectly willing and happy to step aside or help transition it into something new. I really hope that's what' The Simpsons' does and it not only makes sense, but it just feels like the right thing to do to me.

  3. Steven Hoffman:

    Here was a very prominent athlete who is publicly disclosing being HIV-positive and opening up conversation around it for people, i think that's an example highlighting the positive role that celebrity can play in informing health decisions.

  4. Michael Katz:

    We were aghast they could do this without informing us, we own them. Just as importantly, we do not sell our religious objects. It's a very strong principle. If you're paying ransom to a kidnapper, you can sell religious objects. Otherwise, you cannot.

  5. Peter Wood:

    I assume the public is capable of informing itself of the difference between a husband and wife.

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