What is the difference between "knowledge" and "information"? — Shivam, India
Answer
Knowledge is awareness, understanding, or skill that you get from experience or education. Information is the facts or details of a subject. They are related: knowledge is the knowing of something, and information is what you can (or can't) know. Below are some examples of how each word is used.
I have no knowledge of the robbery. [=I am not aware of/do not know what happened.]
She has a lot of knowledge in the field of engineering. [=she has a lot of understanding of engineering.]
His thirst for knowledge [=understanding] makes him an excellent student.
Police are working to collect information [=facts] about the crime before they make an arrest.
Never reveal personal/private information [=details about yourself] online.
The surveys have not uncovered any surprising information [=facts or details] about the public.
I hope this helps.
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