1
a
: having information
informed sources
informed observers
b
: based on possession of information
an informed opinion
2
: educated, knowledgeable
what the informed person should know
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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.
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Russ hopes that American Manhunt, released in the aftermath of George Floyd’s 2020 murder—which sparked a national conversation about race and police misconduct—may prompt viewers to talk about the racial aspects of the O.J. Simpson case in a new, more informed way.
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Abdallah Fayyad, Vox, 2 Feb. 2025
In less than 30 minutes, the screenings assess key health indicators like cholesterol, glucose levels, and blood pressure, allowing users to stay informed and on top of their health, all from the comfort of their own homes.
—Jennifer Pierce, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Residents are encouraged to stay informed through official NWS alerts and local news sources.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Russ hopes that American Manhunt, released in the aftermath of George Floyd’s 2020 murder—which sparked a national conversation about race and police misconduct—may prompt viewers to talk about the racial aspects of the O.J. Simpson case in a new, more informed way.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Informed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/informed. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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informed
adjective
in·formed
in-ˈfȯ(ə)rmd 
: having or based on information
informed sources
an informed decision
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