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Having knowledge or awareness about a subject or situation
She gave an informed opinion on the new policy.
Her opinion was based on thorough knowledge of the policy.
The informed public voted wisely in the election.
Voters who were well-informed made better choices.
Often used to emphasize that someone has taken the time to learn about a topic before forming an opinion.
Use 'informed' in formal contexts to describe someone who has researched a topic thoroughly. In informal speech, 'well-informed' is often preferred.
Do not use 'informed' with words like 'knowledge' or 'aware' in the same sentence, as it can be redundant.
From Middle English 'informed,' from Old French 'enformé,' past participle of 'enformer,' meaning 'to form within,' from Latin 'in-' (in) + 'formare' (to form).
Often used in formal contexts to describe someone who has taken the time to learn about a topic before forming an opinion. Can also refer to official or professional knowledge, as in 'informed sources.'