axborot

Axborot is the Uzbek term for information. It refers to data that have been organized or processed to convey meaning, reduce uncertainty, or support decision making. In everyday usage, axborot encompasses facts, descriptions, instructions, opinions, and knowledge across disciplines.

Linguistic notes: The word derives from Turkic linguistic heritage and historical language contact, and in Uzbek it is used in many compound terms such as axborot-texnologiyalari (information technologies) and axborot xavfsizligi (information security). It is central to media, education, and government discourse.

Forms and channels: Axborot exists as text, numbers, images, sound and video; it is transmitted via print, broadcast media, and increasingly through the internet and digital networks. Information can be stored, retrieved, and processed by information systems and databases.

Societal aspects: Access to axborot is linked to the information society, literacy, and digital inclusion; ethical considerations include accuracy, privacy, and freedom of information; libraries, archives, media, and public institutions play a role in collecting, preserving, and distributing axborot.