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
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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Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Prioritize safety, stay informed, and act responsibly to protect lives and property.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 18 Dec. 2025
These highly visible interventions into politics both inside and outside the United States amplify hate speech, endanger the freedom of the press, empower politicians and citizens who target minorities and marginalized groups, and impede citizens’ ability to make informed choices at the ballot box.
—Nic Cheeseman, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
This latest disinformation campaign comes at a time when users are relying more on social media videos to stay informed of the latest news around the world.
—Tavleen Tarrant, NBC news, 13 Dec. 2025
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“Informed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/informed. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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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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