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
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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
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Debt-collection companies “will play a supporting role, including ensuring that borrowers are informed of all their options. The compensation structure reflects this division of responsibilities,” the statement reads.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026
Villarreal: Was there a piece of information as you started doing research that you didn’t know that really informed or fueled what you were doing?
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026
Concluding his formula couldn’t survive the American paycheck, Krinsky informed his staff he was closing the plant on July 31.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026
"Our government's relevant agencies are fully informed of the relevant records and information," National Immigration Agency Director-General Lin Horng-en told reporters, confirming that Alice Huang used a Hong Kong passport to enter Taiwan.
From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2026
He informed us that we would be known as the Class of 1962 of the Santa Maria High School Saints.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
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