informed

[ in-fawrmd ]

adjective

1. having or prepared with information or knowledge; apprised:

   an informed audience that asked intelligent questions.

informed

/ ɪnˈfɔːmd /

adjective

1. having much knowledge or education; learned or cultured
2. based on information

   an informed judgment

Other Words From

• in·form·ed·ly [in-, fawr, -mid-lee], adverb
• half-in·formed adjective
• quasi-in·formed adjective
• unin·formed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of informed¹

A late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; inform ¹, -ed ²

Example Sentences

Traditionally, big cities aren’t just places where people share concerns about school districts, sports teams, homeless shelters, and tax rates; they’re also media markets, where television, radio, newspapers, and blogs have kept residents informed and shaped their understanding of politics, the economy, and reality.

From Slate

The department was informed about the policy the night before it was announced in the Budget.

From BBC

It is not known when the US Coast Guard was told of the noise - or whether the families and friends waiting on the sub’s support ship were informed.

From BBC

In an email exchange with Rob McCallum, he said he didn’t need a piece of paper to show Titan was safe, and that his own protocols and the “informed consent” of passengers were enough.

From BBC

"People are still going to use Snowdon and Snowdonia, and I would never say that they should not be allowed to, but it's just that choice and we need to make that informed choice."

From BBC

Related Words

• abreast
• knowledgeable
• learned