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ihn-FAWMD
Informed (adj) means having good knowledge of a subject or situation; kept up to date on the facts. Example: “Voters need to be informed before an election.”
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Having good knowledge of a subject or situation; kept up to date on the facts.
"Voters need to be informed before an election."
"She made an informed decision after reading every report."
"A well informed shopper compares labels and reviews before buying anything expensive."
How to use informed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishKnowing the relevant facts before you act or judge.
Common pairings
well informed
an informed decision
informed consent
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more informed
- Superlative
- most informed
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Etymology
Formed from inform and -ed.
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What does “informed” mean?
The word “informed” means having good knowledge of a subject or situation; kept up to date on the facts. In plain terms, knowing the relevant facts before you act or judge.
How do you pronounce “informed”?
“Informed” is pronounced ihn-FAWMD (/ɪnˈfɔɹmd/ in IPA).
How do you use “informed” in a sentence?
Here is “informed” used in a sentence: “Voters need to be informed before an election.”
What part of speech is “informed”?
“Informed” is an adjective.
Is “informed” a common word?
“Informed” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between informed and uninformed?
Informed means having good, up-to-date knowledge of a subject, so an informed person understands the facts. Uninformed means lacking that knowledge, often leading to poor judgment. An informed voter has studied the issues; an uninformed one has not. The difference is simply whether the facts are known.
What does it mean to make an informed decision?
An informed decision is one made after gathering and understanding the relevant facts, options, and likely outcomes. Rather than guessing, you weigh reliable information first. Doctors seek informed consent, for example, by making sure a patient understands a treatment before agreeing to it. Knowledge underpins the whole idea.
What is the opposite of informed?
The opposite is uninformed or ill-informed, meaning lacking accurate knowledge. Related opposites include ignorant, unaware, and clueless, which all describe missing the facts. Where an informed person keeps up with the details, these words describe someone acting without the information they need.
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