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 Word Forms

• informedly adverb
• half-informed adjective
• quasi-informed adjective
• uninformed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of informed¹

A late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; inform ¹, -ed ²

Example Sentences

Erin’s murder drove the A-plot, often weaving down the road through an obstacle course of misdirects and MacGuffins as the mystery of her life informed her death.

From Salon

When another officer took over the indecent images investigation and was informed of the report of blackmail, it was discovered that the text had been sent from Thompson's personal mobile phone.

From BBC

On Tuesday, City Council members were informed the price tag has gone up yet again, reaching $2.7 billion — an increase of $483 million from six months ago.

From Los Angeles Times

Ladapo said that the state is not banning vaccinations and said he hopes residents make “informed decisions” about which vaccines to receive.

From Salon

The BBC understands that prosecution officials then took steps to ensure Jenrick was informed of the concerns and the post was later removed.

From BBC

Related Words

• abreast 
• knowledgeable 
• learned