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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The Díaz sisters spoke to The Times about their season of upheaval and the recovery that informed their first independent outing yet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
"Family members were informed at the earliest opportunity, and the trust has provided ongoing support to families throughout this investigation."
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
The White House has been informed of the declining inventories of air defense interceptors by Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, officials added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in the early hours of Sunday that he and Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt were being informed of the investigation and vowed to bring those reponsible for the "horrific act" to justice.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
Miss Kuckenbacker’s pupils have informed the editor that the mouse exhibited in her classroom was not captured as reported but was instead a pet of Ryan Bramble, a member of the class.’”
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
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