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informed decision

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[in-fawrmd-di-sizh-uhn] / ɪnˈfɔrmd dɪˈsɪʒ ən /

noun

  • informed decisions
    plural
  1. a decision which is made with knowledge of all the available facts, evidence, or information.


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But with climate change driving more severe convective storms, more areas are becoming vulnerable to flooding, she said, so getting a flood insurance quote helps you to make an informed decision.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 22, 2026

By comparing methods and outcomes at different cancer centers, I was ab le to make an informed decision to choose “the Hutch”—by then often referred to as the Cadillac of bone-marrow-transplant centers.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 19, 2026

"It helps people make a more informed decision but it could also scare people off when it's not quite necessary."

From BBC Mar. 12, 2026

Yes, she did this to help your son, but she did not give you all the information with which to make an informed decision.

From MarketWatch Feb. 19, 2026

“How can you make an informed decision about whether to save the world if you never leave your tiny part of it?”

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

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