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
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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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An informed decision made in consultation with a trusted surgeon ensures the best possible outcome.
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Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 6 June 2024
Just weeks after Iger triumphed at last month’s shareholder meeting, Peltz has dumped his stock in the entertainment giant at a price of $120 per share, according to reports by the New York Times and CNBC that both cited an informed but anonymous source.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 May 2024
Keen also offers a free horoscope delivered straight to your inbox, keeping you informed on your astrological forecast.
—Playtogga, The Denver Post, 29 May 2024
Price, who’s facing a recall campaign in response to growing crime concerns, said the lawsuit aims to ensure the companies offer fair and accurate replacement cost estimates so homeowners can make informed decisions when buying a policy.
—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 22 May 2024
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Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 6 June 2024
Just weeks after Iger triumphed at last month’s shareholder meeting, Peltz has dumped his stock in the entertainment giant at a price of $120 per share, according to reports by the New York Times and CNBC that both cited an informed but anonymous source.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 May 2024
Keen also offers a free horoscope delivered straight to your inbox, keeping you informed on your astrological forecast.
—Playtogga, The Denver Post, 29 May 2024
Price, who’s facing a recall campaign in response to growing crime concerns, said the lawsuit aims to ensure the companies offer fair and accurate replacement cost estimates so homeowners can make informed decisions when buying a policy.
—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 22 May 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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