informed
Americanadjective
adjective
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having much knowledge or education; learned or cultured
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based on information
an informed judgment
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of informed
A late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at inform 1, -ed 2
Explanation
When you're informed, you have all the information or knowledge that you need. An informed group of voters has been educated in detail about all the issues and candidates. Informed students are more engaged and excited about their classes, and of course they do better on tests. An informed decision is one that you make after learning about your options and giving the matter careful thought. Informed is from the verb inform, "give someone facts or information," from the Latin informare, which literally means "to form," and is figuratively used to mean "to educate."
Vocabulary lists containing informed
Example Sentences
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The company said it informed Gold Fields on Friday that the board doesn’t consider it appropriate to engage further on the proposal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
"Last month, we informed all 737 operators about a software issue where pilots may not have access to automated flight guidance during a specific landing scenario," a Boeing spokesperson said Monday in an emailed statement.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
Other Premier League clubs are believed to have been informed about the decision and have sought legal advice over possible compensation claims.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Boor emphasizes that the goal is to help consumers make informed choices rather than discourage cleaning.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026
Mr. Collins had informed Powers he’d been chosen for a “special mission.”
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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