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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Sameer Ather, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Advocates believe these skills will help students avoid financial pitfalls, like taking on too much debt, and will give them the confidence to make informed decisions about their future.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2025
Stay informed about weather conditions and heed advice from local authorities to make your journey safe and sound.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2025
Persephone was part of NASA's Planetary Mission Concept Study, which funds a range of projects to permit the decadal study to make informed decisions about potential future missions.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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“Informed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/informed. Accessed 19 Aug. 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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