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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Adam Thompson, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Stay informed about tornado watches and warnings through regular updates on local news or a NOAA Weather Radio.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
That includes helping people build savings, strengthen credit, and make informed decisions with confidence.
—Charlyn Tanner, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Compare Internet is committed to helping users make informed decisions by combining real-time provider availability, transparent pricing and neutral evaluations.
—William Jones
march 11, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Informed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/informed. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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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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