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 California Public Employment Relations Board informed the California Gig Workers Union last week that it had secured support from 30% of active rideshare drivers in the state.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
A 41-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene and his next of kin have been informed, the force said.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Lana Payne, president of Unifor, said Stellantis informed the union this week it is considering closing the factory and selling the plant.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Dan informed me that the shirt wasn’t green but honeydew.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
Progress reports were to go to Ehrlichman, who would keep Nixon informed.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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