informatics 

Some sort of watered down computer science rip-off. No one actually knows what it is, but everyone in academia likes to use the word.

That guy is majoring in Informatics, whatever that is.

informatics by John Stigall April 23, 2005

informatics 

A combined form of a number of computer-science disciplines. Like if you study a lot of different things in computer science, the course is known a an informatics cource.

who the hell really cares about informatics?

informatics by Gunkglumb June 13, 2005

Informatics 

An academic field, basically the same thing as computer science, it's a compound word of 'Information' and 'Mathematics'. Mostly used in europe.

Informatics cover a broad spread of topics, in general it is about data storage, procession and transmission. While it is a science on it's own, it can also be viewed as a meta science much like mathematics for the process of information gathering and processing taking place in all academic fields.

Has the advantage over the term "computer science" that people don't confuse it with learning how to operate a computer.

"So uh, you study computer science?"
"It's called Informatics!"
"What's the difference?"
"Not much really, just the fact that Informatics doesn't have all too much to do with computers- just like computer science."
"Huh?"
" 'Computer science is no more about computers than astronomy is about telescopes.'

-- Edsger W. Dijkstra"

Informatics by Baal'Zebul March 14, 2011

informatics 

A subject very much like computer science.

Often used synonymous to computer science, particularly in European universities.

#1: That guy is such a nerd. I bet he majors in computer science major.
#2: Actually his major is informatics. But there's no difference anyway.

informatics by JimboDimbo April 18, 2010

Information Regulator 

An organisation that doesn’t understand the POPI Act; their website’s always down; always asks for prior authorisation but never responds to e-mails.

Knock knock
Who’s there?
The Information Regulator
The Information Regulator who?
Error 404

Information Regulator by Tolliemuncher November 24, 2021

too much information 

An expression of exasperation and disgust when a person is divulging personal details of his sex life, toilet habits, or anything the listener finds disgusting, uninteresting, and unwelcome.

"I'm still dating Susie, but her vagina has a foul odor. Still we made love three times last night, and once I let her go on top."
"Too much information!"

too much information by Erik Ritter December 16, 2007

information witch 

An alternate name for a librarian or information professional. Usually used in a derogatory or teasing manner.

Our group was in the middle of working on project when this information witch came over to our table and told us to be quiet.

information witch by Chrispy Fries & Kenny Chesney October 3, 2010