For your information

phrase

Used to tell someone that something is true, especially when it disagrees with what they said or think.

For your information, I have the car today.
Visual representation of "for your information" - Used to tell someone that something is true, especially when it disagrees with what they said or think

Often appears as...

  • i must tell you
  • i wanted to tell you
phrase

Used to introduce a piece of information or advice.

For your information, the library will be closed tomorrow.
Visual representation of "for your information" - Used to introduce a piece of information or advice

Often appears as...

  • a little reminder
  • just so you know

Usage tips

Formal

Academic

phrase

Used to tell someone that something is true, especially when it disagrees with what they said or think.

For your information, I have the car today.
Visual representation of "for your information" - Used to tell someone that something is true, especially when it disagrees with what they said or think

Often appears as...

  • i must tell you
  • i wanted to tell you
phrase

Used to introduce a piece of information or advice.

For your information, the library will be closed tomorrow.
Visual representation of "for your information" - Used to introduce a piece of information or advice

Often appears as...

  • a little reminder
  • just so you know

Usage tips

Formal

Academic

Definition 1 of 2
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LampPro Tip 1/3

Clarification

Use when providing information that clarifies or corrects someone's misunderstanding or misinformation.

Illustration for Clarification
For your information, the meeting has been rescheduled for Friday, not Thursday.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Often Direct

The phrase can sound blunt or confrontational, so use it carefully in conversation to avoid offending.

Illustration for Often Direct
For your information, I never received that email you're talking about.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Correcting Mistakes

It's handy for setting the record straight if someone has made a false statement or assumption.

Illustration for Correcting Mistakes
For your information, the data in your report is outdated.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Clarification

Use when providing information that clarifies or corrects someone's misunderstanding or misinformation.

Illustration for Clarification
For your information, the meeting has been rescheduled for Friday, not Thursday.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Often Direct

The phrase can sound blunt or confrontational, so use it carefully in conversation to avoid offending.

Illustration for Often Direct
For your information, I never received that email you're talking about.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Correcting Mistakes

It's handy for setting the record straight if someone has made a false statement or assumption.

Illustration for Correcting Mistakes
For your information, the data in your report is outdated.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Clarification

Use when providing information that clarifies or corrects someone's misunderstanding or misinformation.

Illustration for Clarification
For your information, the meeting has been rescheduled for Friday, not Thursday.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Often Direct

The phrase can sound blunt or confrontational, so use it carefully in conversation to avoid offending.

Illustration for Often Direct
For your information, I never received that email you're talking about.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Correcting Mistakes

It's handy for setting the record straight if someone has made a false statement or assumption.

Illustration for Correcting Mistakes
For your information, the data in your report is outdated.
Visual representation of the word "For your information"

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