informed

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adjective

in·​formed in-ˈfȯrmd How to pronounce informed (audio)
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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
informedly
in-ˈfȯr-məd-lē How to pronounce informed (audio)
-ˈfȯrmd-lē
adverb

informed

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past tense and past participle of inform

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Adjective 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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Compulsory sterilization, practice of permanently removing an individual’s ability to reproduce without the person’s free, full, and informed consent. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026 Yet every experiment brings us closer to a system that can learn about novel changes in its surroundings and make informed choices on what action to take next. — Mike McRae 19, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026 Stifling the public’s access to information necessary to help cast informed votes is a loss for American democracy and the most basic of personal liberties. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2026 Their commitment and disposition to become familiar with governing documents, ask informed questions, and work constructively with other directors are often more important than simply having strong opinions about community issues. — Gary M. Mars, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for informed

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of informed was in the 15th century

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informed

adjective
in·​formed in-ˈfȯ(ə)rmd How to pronounce informed (audio)
: having or based on information
informed sources
an informed decision

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informed

adjective
in·​formed
: based on or made with essential information
an informed judgment
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