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.
Recent Examples on the Web
By tracking employment outcomes and career progression, institutions can gain clearer insight into their strengths and where gaps remain, creating a more informed path to continuously improve workforce readiness and close the experience gap.
—
Michael Hansen, Fortune, 15 May 2026
The goal is to move fast on offers while still making informed decisions about the property itself.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Neither structure is inherently right for every investor but understanding how compensation models and legal obligations differ may help consumers make more informed financial decisions.
—Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
This relatively nascent subfield grew out of the need to make the general public more informed and aware of the import of scientific findings to their personal lives and to society at large.
—Prodromos Yannas, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for informed
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Michael Hansen, Fortune, 15 May 2026
The goal is to move fast on offers while still making informed decisions about the property itself.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Neither structure is inherently right for every investor but understanding how compensation models and legal obligations differ may help consumers make more informed financial decisions.
—Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
This relatively nascent subfield grew out of the need to make the general public more informed and aware of the import of scientific findings to their personal lives and to society at large.
—Prodromos Yannas, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for informed
Cite this Entry
“Informed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/informed. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
informed
adjective
in·formed
in-ˈfȯ(ə)rmd 
: having or based on information
informed sources
an informed decision
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
