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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Texas weather radar Texas watches and warnings Stay informed. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 That means avoiding exaggerated claims, presenting opportunities transparently and ensuring that educational content supports informed decision-making rather than unrealistic expectations. — Ramesh Tambe, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 My role is to facilitate an informed encounter with an artist and the questions his work raises. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Its core commitments are voluntary and informed participation, minimization of harm to participants, confidentiality and prior approval by an institutional review board that weighs risk against scientific value. — Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for informed

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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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/informed. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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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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