Definitions
- Describing information that can be shared or communicated to others. - Referring to knowledge or data that is available for dissemination. - Talking about facts or details that can be made known to others.
- Referring to information that must be reported or disclosed to a higher authority. - Describing data or incidents that meet certain criteria for mandatory reporting. - Talking about events or situations that require official documentation or notification.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words relate to sharing information with others.
- 2Both words describe information that can be communicated or disseminated.
- 3Both words can be used in professional or formal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Mandatory vs Optional: Reportable implies that the information must be reported, while informable suggests that the information can be shared but is not necessarily required to be reported.
- 2Criteria: Reportable is used when specific criteria are met, while informable does not have any specific criteria.
- 3Authority: Reportable information is typically reported to a higher authority, while informable information can be shared with anyone.
- 4Legal implications: Reportable information may have legal implications, while informable information does not necessarily have legal consequences.
- 5Frequency: Reportable information is often reported regularly or periodically, while informable information can be shared at any time.
Remember this!
Informable and reportable are synonyms that refer to sharing information with others. However, the difference between them lies in their implications and requirements. Informable refers to information that can be shared with others, while reportable implies that the information must be reported to a higher authority or meets specific criteria for mandatory reporting.
