Meanings
nounShannon information (uncountable)
- uncountableA basic quantity derived from the probability of a particular event occurring from a random variable.
Synonyms: surprisal
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA basic quantity derived from the probability of a particular event occurring from a random variable.
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Origin
Named after Claude Shannon.
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Shannon information. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Shannon%20information
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