informed

/in'fɔ:md/

Thân thiện

An informed customer reads the product label carefully.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having or showing knowledge or information about a particular subject or situation: Describes someone who possesses relevant facts, data, or understanding, often as a result of research, study, or communication.
   • Based on an understanding of the facts; educated or enlightened: Describes an opinion, decision, or judgment that is made with awareness of the relevant information, rather than from ignorance or guesswork.

Usage and Examples

• Adjective:
  • An informed public is essential for a healthy democracy. (This describes a citizenry that has knowledge about current events and issues.)
  • She made an informed choice after reading all the product reviews. (This describes a decision made with adequate knowledge.)
  • The journalist provided an informed analysis of the economic crisis. (This describes an analysis grounded in facts and expertise.)

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• "to keep someone informed": To regularly provide someone with updates or new information.
  • Please keep me informed of any changes to the schedule.
• "informed consent" (a common compound noun in legal/medical contexts): Permission granted by a patient or participant after they have been fully advised of the relevant facts, risks, and benefits.
  • The doctor required informed consent before proceeding with the treatment.
• "well-informed" / "poorly-informed": These hyphenated compounds specify the degree or quality of the knowledge possessed.
  • He is a well-informed critic of foreign policy.
  • The debate was hampered by poorly-informed arguments.

Variants and Related Words

• Inform (verb): To give someone facts or information.
• Information (noun): Facts or details about a subject.
• Informative (adjective): Providing useful or interesting information.
• Informer (noun): A person who informs, especially against others (often has a negative connotation).

Synonyms

• Knowledgeable: Having information, understanding, or skill.
• Enlightened: Having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook.
• Apprised: Informed or told (often used as "kept apprised").
• Cognizant (formal): Having knowledge or awareness.

Antonyms

• Uninformed: Not having or showing knowledge or information.
• Ignorant: Lacking knowledge or awareness.
• Ill-informed: Having or showing inadequate or incorrect information.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having much knowledge or education
   • an informed public
   • informed opinion
   • the informed customer