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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Paul Gilbert, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
As Chinese media reports, according to an informed source, the first models to take part will include vehicles from Changan Oshan, with passenger models from GAC and JAC expected to join the program in the next phase.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026
The league is an organization that encourages informed and active participants in government without supporting specific political parties or candidates.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Some studies have indicated that, given proper support, adolescents can make informed medical decisions of equal quality to that of adults, including in gender-affirming care.
—Amy Caruso Brown, STAT, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Informed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/informed. Accessed 2 Feb. 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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