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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Chaitanya Laxminarayana, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
By making informed choices, men can effectively harness the advantages of omega-3 fatty acids for better health.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 25 June 2025
What is lacking, however, is an informed public debate, despite Macron’s recent proposal.
—Florence Gaub, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
How to Prepare for Extended Heat Kevin Lanza, PhD, assistant professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at UTHealth Houston, urges people to have a plan ready well before the hot weather comes on full blast:
Stay informed about weather conditions.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 June 2025
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“Informed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/informed. Accessed 4 Jul. 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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