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/ɪn.fər.məʊˈʃɒn ˈoʊ.vər.ˌlɒd/ · in.fer.ma.tion.o-ver.load
noun
- The inability to process everything one hears and sees; the availability or supply of too much information, or a state of stress which results. The constant stream of notifications on her phone was causing her to experience information overload.
noun
- A situation in which the amount of information available is too great to be dealt with effectively. The company's website was experiencing information overload due to the large number of visitors on Black Friday.
Did you know? The term 'information overload' has been used in various fields, including psychology, computer science, and marketing, to describe the negative effects of excessive information on individuals and organizations.