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

However, after Russia's illegal occupation of Crimea in 2014, Ukraine informed fellow signatories that its application of the treaty in the occupied areas would be is "limited and is not guaranteed".

From BBC

As climate patterns intensify, understanding flood risk is becoming essential for both homebuyers seeking to make informed choices and policymakers aiming to safeguard communities and manage the impact on real estate markets.

From Science Daily

The workers, however, were not provided with any information about air quality, health risks or protective measures to help them make an informed decision for themselves, she said.

From Los Angeles Times

"I am now reliably informed that he is in a military jail in Kampala," she said, demanding that the government of Uganda release her husband.

From BBC

“I advise everyone to stay updated with economic news and policy changes to make informed financial decisions.”

From Salon

Related Words

• abreast
• knowledgeable
• learned