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

The chancellor’s office said in an emailed statement that it had informed colleges of the law several times — when it was passed and again in recent years:

From Los Angeles Times

The FCC said that a White House-led group informed the commission on Sunday that drones from foreign countries posed “unacceptable risks,” prompting Monday’s ban.

From The Wall Street Journal

Thus each essay is an informed, individual response to the chosen work.

From The Wall Street Journal

Yet Delaware Court of Chancery Judge Kathaleen McCormick held that shareholders weren’t “fully informed” of the board’s alleged conflicts.

From The Wall Street Journal

A letter this spring informed Ms. Lau’s then-neighbors that they could receive a reward if they informed on her or delivered her to the Chinese embassy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• abreast
• knowledgeable
• learned