Informasiya

Informasiya is a term used in Azerbaijani, Uzbek, Turkish and other languages to denote information. In a broad sense, informasiya refers to data that has been processed, organized, or presented with meaning, context, or usefulness for individuals, organizations, or systems. It contrasts with raw data by providing interpretation, relevance, and the potential to support decision making, communication, or learning.

Origin and usage: The word is part of a wider family of terms for information in many languages, often aligned with English information or Latin informacio. In practice, informasiya covers items such as facts, figures, messages, and knowledge objects that can be stored, transmitted, and accessed through information systems.

Information theory and processing: In information theory, information measures the reduction of uncertainty provided by a message. It is quantified in units such as bits; concepts like entropy, compression, and channel capacity describe limits of data transmission and storage. Practical informasiya processing includes data collection, storage, retrieval, analysis, and dissemination through computers and networks.

Role in society and technology: Informasiya underpins modern economies and everyday life through information systems, telecommunications, media, and digital services. It enables decision making, scientific research, education, governance, and commerce.

Security, ethics and policy: The management of informasiya raises questions of privacy, accuracy, authenticity, confidentiality, and access. Information security, data protection laws, and ethical norms seek to protect informasiya from misuse while promoting transparency and trust.

See also: Information technology, Data, Knowledge, Communication.