well-informed

adjective

ˈwel-in-ˈfȯrmd How to pronounce well-informed (audio)
Definition of well-informednext
as in informed
having information especially as a result of study or experience patients considering LASIK surgery should be well-informed about the risks and possible complications

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Recent Examples of well-informed By prioritizing open communication and drawing on diverse team perspectives, leaders can ensure that decisions are well-informed, grounded in collaboration and aligned with evolving business needs, fostering agility in the face of unpredictability. — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 Related Articles Our Bay Area endorsements for 2025 special election ballots Of the seven candidates, Quevedo brings the most pragmatic and well-informed agenda. — Mercury News Editorial, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025 Too many of those managing the climate crisis have fallen prey to opaque language; discussions steeped in lingo are only informative to the well-informed. — Meera Joshi, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2025 The changes brought on by an M&A transaction can be challenging for even the most seasoned and well-informed employees. — Rick Calabrese, Esq., Cpa, Co-Founder Of Advisory Firm Commonwealth M&a, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for well-informed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-informed
  1. informed
  2. acquainted
  3. familiar
  4. aware
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  • For example, when people feel informed and trusted, their morale and productivity soar, and, externally, transparency strengthens relationships with customers by reinforcing the company’s integrity and commitment to long-term success.
    — Andrew Collis, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Only the most informed and engaged voters are going to show up.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of informed
Adjective
  • Broncos fans became acquainted with Perine in 2023 as the veteran running back who turned into a favorite third-down target and a two-minute weapon for Russell Wilson.
    — Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2025
  • Research potential employers and become acquainted with their primary products, financial and commercial performance, values and business activities.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Definition of acquainted
Adjective
  • The panel did not stray from their earlier guesses for him, throwing out familiar names like Dave Matthews, Daryl Hall, and Pat Monahan of Train once more.
    — Lauren Huff, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • There was also a memorandum of agreement about the move signed on Monday by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting SSA Commissioner Leland Dudek, according to one source familiar.
    — Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of familiar
Adjective
  • Gong and his family members are aware of the filmmakers, even mention the filming, yet remain largely unselfconscious in front of the cameras.
    — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Everyone inside the clubhouse is aware of baseball mortality.
    — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of aware

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