单词 | information explosion |
释义 | > as lemmasinformation explosion information explosion n. a rapid increase in the amount of information available, (now) esp. as a result of the increased use, availability, and sophistication of information technology. ΚΠ 1941 Lawton (Okla.) Constit. 30 Nov. 10/3 Are people better informed than they used to be? Answer: Yes, thanks to the information explosion. 1960 Oshkosh (Wisconsin) Daily Northwestern 24 May 19/2 The information explosion in which the field of science alone estimates that the amount of material available has doubled in the last 10 years. 2001 Sydney Morning Herald (Nexis) 14 Mar. 7 The committee agreed to a co-ordinated approach to plagiarism in light of the information explosion which has given students more opportunities to cheat. < as lemmas |
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