1
a
: having information
informed sources
informed observers
b
: based on possession of information
an informed opinion
2
: educated, knowledgeable
what the informed person should know
Synonyms
Examples of informed in a Sentence
Informed sources told us of the new policy.
We need to spend more time researching our options so that we can make an informed choice.
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More research is needed, but experts agree people should make an informed decision before drinking alcohol while flying.
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Kristen Fischer, Health, 21 June 2024
Watch Duty is an example of technology turbocharging the expertise of government officials and hobbyists to keep us informed and safer during crises.
—Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 21 June 2024
Through mentoring and contributing to training for new employees, older workers can help the company and its employees get a more informed view of their jobs and career paths.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 18 June 2024
That’s when a specific search term or question doesn’t have a lot of serious or informed content written about it online, meaning that the top results for a related query will probably be less reliable.
—A.w. Ohlheiser, Vox, 13 June 2024
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Kristen Fischer, Health, 21 June 2024
Watch Duty is an example of technology turbocharging the expertise of government officials and hobbyists to keep us informed and safer during crises.
—Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 21 June 2024
Through mentoring and contributing to training for new employees, older workers can help the company and its employees get a more informed view of their jobs and career paths.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 18 June 2024
That’s when a specific search term or question doesn’t have a lot of serious or informed content written about it online, meaning that the top results for a related query will probably be less reliable.
—A.w. Ohlheiser, Vox, 13 June 2024
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“Informed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/informed. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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informed
adjective
in·formed
in-ˈfȯ(ə)rmd 
: having or based on information
informed sources
an informed decision
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