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 S-1 is essentially a deep dive into the company's finances, business model and risks, designed to help ordinary investors make informed decisions.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
Rep. Adam Smith, the ranking Democrat on the committee, said the committee had not been informed as to the reason for the cancellation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
"The fact that these women are yet to be identified and their loved ones are yet to be informed is all the more heartbreaking and distressing."
From BBC • May 14, 2026
He added that Dela Rosa "is safe. He is with security personnel. He has been informed of our activities. We have assured him that there is no warrant of arrest to be served."
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
“I’m having a female issue,” she informed Mr. Graff.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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