information age
noun
Simple meaning
The current era, characterised by the increasing importance and availability of information.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪnfɚˈmeɪʃəneɪdʒ
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Definition
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noun
The current era, characterised by the increasing importance and availability of information (especially by means of computers), as opposed to previous eras (such as the Industrial Age) in which most endeavours related to some physical process or product.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: The current era, characterised by the increasing importance and availability of information (especially by means of computers), as opposed to previous eras (such as the Industrial Age) in which most endeavours related to some physical process or product.
Used this way, information age is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It suits considered writing and prepared speech.
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- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Formal and precise
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