educated

adjective

ed·​u·​cat·​ed ˈe-jə-ˌkā-təd 

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

Synonyms

• erudite
• knowledgeable
• learned
• lettered
• literate
• scholarly
• well-read

Examples of educated in a Sentence

These companies want an educated work force.

an educated woman with an impressive career

Recent Examples on the Web

Building bridges to last a century requires educated guesswork. —Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 28 June 2024

But this method is not perfect and still hinges primarily on educated guesswork. —Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2024

At the time, all scientists could do was make educated guesses. —Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, Discover Magazine, 11 June 2024

As Kent County has grown and become more educated, its electorate has become more competitive, noted Bill Jackson, a longtime political consultant who lives in the region. —Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 19 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing educated

• self-educated

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