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
Examples of informed in a Sentence
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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Stay informed about changes in labor laws that could create compliance and misclassification issues.
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Jessica Wong, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
If a major coastal storm is headed our way, stay informed and be prepared to evacuate.
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Building financial literacy, confidence with money and independence can help reduce stress and support informed decision-making.
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The disinformation pushed by these types of influencers confuses audiences, leaves them less informed, and erodes trust in actual journalism.
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Jessica Wong, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
If a major coastal storm is headed our way, stay informed and be prepared to evacuate.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Building financial literacy, confidence with money and independence can help reduce stress and support informed decision-making.
—Lynn Mayabb, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
The disinformation pushed by these types of influencers confuses audiences, leaves them less informed, and erodes trust in actual journalism.
—Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for informed
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“Informed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/informed. Accessed 20 Sep. 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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