Informed
/ɪnˈfɔːrmd/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo give someone facts or information.
/ɪnˈfɔːrm/
I informed my parents about my plans for the weekend.
💡 Simply: Imagine your friend is curious about something. If you tell them about it, you've informed them! It's like filling their brain with new stuff.
👶 For kids: Telling someone something they didn't know before.
More Examples
The doctor informed the patient about their diagnosis.
The company informed its employees of the new policy.
How It's Used
"The journalist informed the public about the latest developments."
"The teacher informed the students about the upcoming exam."
"The police informed the family of the accident."
Having or showing knowledge of a particular subject or situation.
/ɪnˈfɔːrmd/
The committee made an informed decision after reviewing all the evidence.
💡 Simply: Someone is 'informed' when they know a lot about a topic and can make good choices based on that knowledge. Imagine you're picking a movie - the more reviews you read, the more informed your choice will be!
👶 For kids: Knowing a lot about something.
More Examples
The public needs to be informed about the risks involved.
He's an informed voter, researching each candidate before the election.
How It's Used
"An informed electorate is crucial for a healthy democracy."
"Make an informed decision based on the market analysis."
"The scientists made an informed hypothesis based on the available data."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
informed consent
Agreement given with full knowledge of all the risks and benefits involved.
"The patient signed an informed consent form before undergoing the procedure."
From Middle English *informen*, from Old French *enformer* (to give form to), from Latin *informare* (to shape, instruct), from *in-* (in, into) + *formare* (to form).
The adjective 'informed' gained prominence during the Enlightenment, emphasizing the importance of reason and knowledge.
Memory tip
Think of 'in' (inside) forming someone, filling them with knowledge.