information science

noun
UK: /ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən ˈsaɪəns/
US: /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈsaɪəns/
  1. The study of how to collect, store, retrieve, and use information.

    1. He is studying information science at the university.
    2. The field of information science continues to evolve with new technologies and methods.
  2. A field concerned with the analysis, collection, classification, manipulation, storage, retrieval, movement, dissemination, and protection of information.

    1. She works in information science, managing data for the company.
    2. Modern information science relies heavily on computers and networking technologies.

Synonyms

informatics

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "information science" in English means: The study of how to collect, store, retrieve, and use information., A field concerned with the analysis, collection, classification, manipulation, storage, retrieval, movement, dissemination, and protection of information..

The phonetic transcription of "information science" is /ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən ˈsaɪəns/ in British English and /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈsaɪəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "information science": informatics.

Example usage of "information science": "He is studying information science at the university.". More examples on the page.