informed

[in-fawrmd]

adjective

1. having or prepared with information or knowledge; apprised.

   an informed audience that asked intelligent questions.

informed

/ ɪnˈfɔːmd /

adjective

1. having much knowledge or education; learned or cultured

2. based on information

   an informed judgment

Other Word Forms

• informedly adverb
• half-informed adjective
• quasi-informed adjective
• uninformed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of informed¹

A late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; inform ¹, -ed ²

Example Sentences

Mexican authorities informed senior U.S. officials that Zhang had been recaptured.

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“We want to ensure that everyone is heard, properly informed, and has multiple opportunities to provide feedback and help shape how the project is implemented,” the Department of Mental Health said in a statement.

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“But taking full advantage of the program to best suit your retirement strategy involves careful planning and making informed decisions. Without a plan for Social Security, a retirement strategy is not complete.”

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"We have not been informed of the reasons for his arrest," Chadema's secretary general John Mnyika told reporters, accusing police of attempting to detain leading opposition figures until after the polls.

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He emphasized the need for swift, informed action.

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Related Words

• abreast 
• knowledgeable 
• learned