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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Emma Webber, Barnaby's mother, said he had also travelled to Somerset, but neither were informed of the man's history of mental ill health.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
For now, the study provides a clearer picture of how dementia risk continues to operate in extreme old age and could help clinicians provide more informed care.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026
A “Snowfall” sequel has been percolating since the final season, when Bean was informed by producers about plans for a spinoff featuring her and John.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Sell-side analysts face continual pressure to remain in management teams’ good graces, as their research is partially informed by one-on-one meetings with corporate leaders.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 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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