informed
Americanadjective
adjective
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having much knowledge or education; learned or cultured
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based on information
an informed judgment
Other Word Forms
- half-informed adjective
- informedly adverb
- quasi-informed adjective
- uninformed adjective
Etymology
Origin of informed
A late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; inform 1, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Formal identification of the remains, which were found on Saturday, is yet to take place, but Police Scotland said his family had been informed.
From BBC
Germany said it was informed of the attack in advance, and that Chancellor Merz consulted with relevant security ministers.
From BBC
The doxing charge was dropped after he informed a prosecutor of his error late last year.
From Los Angeles Times
Kerry is one of several women who say they were not adequately informed of the risks involved before operations took place under his care.
From BBC
He was informed that Cuban authorities had alerted the U.S.
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