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in·formed / inˈfôrmd/ • adj. having or showing knowledge of a particular subject or situation: an informed readership. ∎  (of a decision or judgment) based on an understanding of the facts of the situation: twenty-six young adults participated after giving informed consent.DERIVATIVES: in·form·ed·ly / -m(i)dlē/ adv.in·form·ed·ness / -m(i)dnis/ n.

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