informed

adjective

in·formed in-ˈfȯrmd

Synonyms of informed next

: having information

informed sources

informed observers

: based on possession of information

an informed opinion

: educated, knowledgeable

what the informed person should know

informedly

in-ˈfȯr-məd-lē

-ˈfȯrmd-lē

adverb

Example Sentences

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.

Recent Examples on the Web Upon investigating, police determined the lead was credible and informed Patricia’s family, according to Kohlhepp. —

Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2023 But some used the group's latest two-day meeting in Sacramento to warn that not enough Black Californians are sufficiently informed about its work. —

Sophie Austin, ajc, 5 Mar. 2023 Could my near addiction to staying updated and informed be a result of this? —

Landon Block, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2023 Leaders must continuously seek new knowledge and insights to stay informed and up-to-date. —

Forbes, 23 Feb. 2023 Internet retail was supposed to supercharge the informed consumer. —

Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2023 The following predictions are based on my experience working directly with operators worldwide, giving me an informed perspective on where this industry may be headed. —

Andrew Wilson, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2023 Many sports bettors tend to perceive their wages on games are safer and more informed by their own expertise and skills than luck, researchers say. —

Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 10 Feb. 2023 Others note that while private sponsors may excel at tasks like amassing donations, resettlement work is challenging, and can include connecting refugees with trauma- informed care. —

Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Feb. 2023 See More

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