educated

adjective

ed·​u·​cat·​ed ˈe-jə-ˌkā-təd How to pronounce educated (audio)
1
: having an education
especially : having an education beyond the average
educated speakers
2
a
: giving evidence of training or practice : skilled
educated hands
b
: befitting one that is educated
educated taste
c
: based on some knowledge of fact
an educated guess
educatedness noun

Examples of educated in a Sentence

These companies want an educated work force. an educated woman with an impressive career
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Often, CISOs must make educated guesses about the frequency and impact of digital threats, which can undermine their credibility in front of the board. Steve Carter, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 Kennedy has lauded the new ACIP appointees as a team of educated and capable advisers. Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 13 June 2025 This is a great opportunity to hear diverse personal perspectives on the topic and become more educated. Cheryl Rogers, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2025 Americans have become substantially less educated and pay much less attention to the world. Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for educated

Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of educated was in 1569

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“Educated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/educated. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

educated

adjective
1
: having an education
especially : having an education beyond the average
2
: showing education
educated speech
3
: based on some knowledge of fact
an educated guess

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