information 和data作“资料”解时，前者仅指所获得、提供或描述的慨况，而不指具体的数据或资料，后者则指具体的资料。
data 是datum的复数形式，本义指作为计算和测量基础的资料。
message 指通过书写、谈话和信号等方式所进行的通讯“信息”。
参考例句
1. Information is conveyed against a background of shared information. 而信息就是在所共享信息的背景下被传达出来的。
2. The only access to her personal information is that you must access an available file in the computer. 惟一接触她的个人资料的方法是你必须在电脑中存取个一个有效的文件。
3. Information, technique and decision-making consulting in industries of light industry, weaving, chemical fiber, paper making and daily chemical. 工程项目可行性研究、项目评估等咨询；轻工、纺织、化纤、造纸、日化等行业的信息、技术、决策咨询。
英英解释
n.
1. a message received and understood
2. a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
3. knowledge acquired through study or experience or instruction
4. (communication theory) a numerical measure of the uncertainty of an outcome
5. formal accusation of a crime
网络释义
Information 问讯处;
信息;
资讯;
信息发布;
Contact Information 联系信息;
联系方式;
联络资料;
联络资讯;
Site Information 网站信息;
站点信息;
网站 信息;
Sales Information 销售信息;
销售资讯;
信息;
销售消息;
Information Searches 情报检索;
情报检索--------------;
情报检索：;
谍报检索;
