the encoded representation of facts, ideas, and instructions such that the representations can be processed, communicated, and interpreted by computers and/or people. See also information, knowledge (Watters 1992, 55).
meaning assigned to data within some context for the use of that data. For example, the digit 3 conveys some information when we know that it is today's temperature in centigrade. See also data, information theory, knowledge (Watters 1992, 109).
includes the the capability of evaluating information in some meaningful or purposeful way. Having the knowledge or ability to perform some complex task involves more than just having a list of instructions or the information needed; the ability to manipulate the information or perform the subtasks is required. See also data, information (Watters 1992, 123).
Watters, Carolyn. 1992. Dictionary of Information Science and Technology. New York: Academic Press.