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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To stay informed, check your state’s Department of Labor website, follow updates from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), or monitor news outlets that cover workplace law changes like HR Dive and the National Law Review.
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Those who stay informed, maintain their properties, and recognize the external factors driving home values are best positioned to adapt to changes in their communities.
—William Jones, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
By sharing the highs and lows openly, Laine hopes others will make informed choices and feel less alone in the process.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
According to the National Endowment for Financial Education, students who receive financial education are more likely to save, budget, and make informed financial decisions.
—Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Those who stay informed, maintain their properties, and recognize the external factors driving home values are best positioned to adapt to changes in their communities.
—William Jones, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
By sharing the highs and lows openly, Laine hopes others will make informed choices and feel less alone in the process.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
According to the National Endowment for Financial Education, students who receive financial education are more likely to save, budget, and make informed financial decisions.
—Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
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“Informed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/informed. Accessed 4 May. 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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