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
- half-informed adjective
- informedly adverb
- quasi-informed adjective
- uninformed adjective
Etymology
Origin of informed
A late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; inform 1, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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US technology giant Amazon has informed employees of a new round of global layoffs in an email apparently sent in error.
From BBC
Those communications will ensure the commissioners make an informed decision what to recommend for the ballot later this year.
From Los Angeles Times
EasyJet informed the ASA that the section of its website where this claim appeared was intended for information purposes, not marketing or promotion.
From BBC
The presidential office in Seoul said it had not been informed in advance but added that Trade Minister Kim Jung-kwan, currently in Canada, would head to Washington for talks with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
From Barron's
EasyJet said: "If a flight is disrupted, we take our responsibilities seriously and always try to ensure customers are well informed and looked after."
From BBC
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