informed

American  

[in-fawrmd] / ɪnˈfɔrmd /

adjective

1. having or prepared with information or knowledge; apprised.

   an informed audience that asked intelligent questions.

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informed British  

/ ɪnˈfɔːmd /

adjective

1. having much knowledge or education; learned or cultured

2. based on information

   an informed judgment

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Other Word Forms

• half-informed adjective
• informedly adverb
• quasi-informed adjective
• uninformed adjective

Etymology

Origin of informed

A late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; inform ¹, -ed ²

Example Sentences

"I did not have the mind frame or mental health required to be making informed decisions at that time," Tarrant told the court, according to the New Zealand Herald.

From Barron's

There have been reports of genuine Kenyan mercenaries fighting for Russia in Ukraine but Mark and Erik, who were examined at the clinic, said they were never informed of their future military service.

From Barron's

She adds that “learning about taxes early will help me make more informed financial decisions and maximize my income in the future.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"I also come from a matrilineal tribe, similar to Kerala, and my feminism informed my approach to the role."

From BBC

But going into the final year of his rookie contract, the Rams informed him they would not offer him an extension before the season.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• abreast
• knowledgeable
• learned