informed
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
having a lot of knowledge or information about a specific subject.
possessing or exhibiting a high level of knowledge or education regarding a particular field or set of facts.
Simple“She is very informed about the current political situation in Europe.”
In context“The panel consisted of highly informed experts who had spent decades researching the socio-economic impacts of urban sprawl.”
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
describing a choice or opinion that is based on solid facts and understanding.
grounded in or characterized by a thorough understanding of the relevant facts and circumstances.
Simple“Reading different news sources helps you make an informed choice when you vote.”
In context“The board reached an informed decision only after reviewing the comprehensive financial audits and market projections provided by the consultants.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 C2 Proficiency
an old word for stars that were not part of a known group or constellation.
referring to stars not included within the boundaries of any of the anciently recognized constellations.
Simple“The old map showed several informed stars that did not belong to any constellation.”
In context“In early astronomical catalogues, certain stars were described as informed because they sat outside the traditional Ptolemaic figures.”
UsageIn modern astronomy, this term has been replaced by 'unformed' or specific coordinate designations.
Synonymsunformedunassigned
Usage informed decisions
From inform + -ed.
From in- + formed; the first sense probably uses in- (“in”), while the second sense uses in- (“prefix of negation”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.