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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Vanessa Taylor, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
Shamaya Jackson is suing Albany Medical Center for wrongful death, medical malpractice, vicarious liability, and lack of informed consent, claiming she was not told about treatments performed on her daughter Milani, who was admitted to the hospital multiple times in April for respiratory issues.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
The goal of Wileety Native American College is to support Indigenous students by connecting them with a culturally informed education.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Shane, who was usually pretty informed about new legislation, still hadn’t even heard about it.
—John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Informed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/informed. Accessed 1 Oct. 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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