verb
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
an educated/informed guess (= a guess based on things that you know are correct )
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Stockbrokers try to make educated guesses as to which stocks will do well.
an informed choice (= a choice based on knowledge of the facts about something )
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The patient should have enough information to make an informed choice.
informed consent (= based on full information about what will happen )
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The men took part in this study after giving informed consent.
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADVERB
fully
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In order to fully inform such study there is a need for more research in this field.
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And he kept them fully informed .
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One primary intervention therefore was for me to liaise regularly with the ward so that Mrs Allen was fully informed about the situation.
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Four facts about car alarms: Fact 1: Buyers are not fully informed .
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To ensure a mutually beneficial outcome it is necessary that both parties be fully informed of all relevant information.
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Such behavior would scarcely be acceptable to a fully informed public.
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Their 1S09002 project management structure meant we were fully informed throughout.
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He studies his council material in close detail and refuses to cast a vote until he is confident he is fully informed .
well
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In modem history as it affected his class he was well informed as ever, and had a memory overflowing with detail.
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Innkeepers Lynnette and Bob Kahn were delightful and well informed about the area.
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In an area where the costs of being well informed are high compared with the benefits, this is not surprising.
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He was well informed on civil and constitutional law.
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There should be a collective understanding of the issues, so that the judgements involved in decision-making can be well informed .
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The product is reasonably well written and they appear to be well informed about local issues.
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In the effort to distribute accurate information, keeping journalists and politicians well informed is absolutely crucial.
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His father was a quiet man, but he was surprisingly well informed on current issues.
■ NOUN
authority
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I am informed that local authorities currently have to make their requests through the police.
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They asked their countrymen to inform the authorities of their arrival and pass on their request for asylum, the report added.
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This involves the operator informing the local planning authority of its intentions.
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Many also saw it as a means of informing the authorities of their grievances.
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The body may not always be accepted, but swift action must be taken on death to inform the authorities .
change
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On page 40 you will find a list of who to inform of your change of address.
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He had visited Ward at his home to inform him about the changes at Stark and Evans, and to reassure him.
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I could almost see him ticking me off the list of people to inform of his change of address.
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Store ads inform customers of price changes , of changes in food supply, and about specials.
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Closed lists are set up by some sort of authority or publisher to keep you informed of news or changes .
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Starbuck, as is the custom, goes below to inform Ahab of the change .
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The work force should be informed of the likely changes in good time.
choice
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The first step is to get informed and use our choices as consumers and investors wisely.
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This sort of upbringing informs your choices , if you can call them that.
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Micky Burns from the players' union advises and assists on the options to help them make informed choices about their futures.
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Almost all packaged foods now sport the Nutrition Facts label to help you make informed food choices .
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What they seek is not informed choice but compliance.
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Meader found that by any standard, even if one disagrees with their decisions, voters exercised informed judgment and rational choices .
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The authors say national guidelines and local written policies should be adopted to promote informed choice and equity of service.
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How can one make informed choices ?
decision
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But some recent research about the effects on crime of gun ownership ought to play a part in informing society's decisions .
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This brochure empowers sufferers with knowledge to make informed decisions about their headache care.
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Her courtiers have all been informed of this decision and have acted accordingly.
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Remember the reason you gave me when you informed me of your decision ?
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Their views should be sought regularly and systematically to inform decisions about what services should be provided.
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They can not make informed decisions based on serious print information.
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The research would inform planning and decision making over the use of legal aid in tribunals.
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Everyone should have enough information to make an informed decision .
development
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In particular, it is hoped that the research will inform the development of media education within the National Curriculum.
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Lloyds said it is consulting its advisers, Samuel Montagu and Co., and will keep shareholders informed of future developments .
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Councillor Fraser will keep us informed regarding developments .
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Please keep me informed of any developments in your plans.
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They have reflected the wishful thinking that informed liberal development politics in the post-War period.
letter
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But where are the letters in which Serafin informed Summerchild of this?
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In a sappy January 19 letter , Likins informed them they have one month to submit their appeal documentation to him.
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I've already drafted a letter informing him that it may be some time before Miss Brown's estate is settled.
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Suppose the seller puts a letter in the post informing the buyer that the goods are in a deliverable state.
manager
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Self-actualisation is too vague a concept to usefully inform managers . 5.
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They also inform program managers and others within their organization of the status and availability of funds in different budget accounts.
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They in turn must inform the shop managers who then pass it on to the shop staff.
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Otherwise, the comment is used in the mail message to inform the package manager that approval has been denied.
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As soon as you receive the official letter from the Court, you should inform your Manager .
parent
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The failure to carry out assessments and to inform and involve parents has already been covered here.
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Please inform the parents that my brother and I are in the best of health.
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His cousin knew of our predicament and had informed Malc's parents before we had a chance to break the news ourselves.
police
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The voice on the telephone had informed the police the butcher was in the habit of buying stolen sheep and fowl.
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It was the press that later seemed to always side with the blacks, informing on police who committed excesses.
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While her colleagues pompously assemble public forums, she informs the police .
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But I had informed the police and asked for help even before the doorbell rang.
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Mr Barrett informed the police and tape-recorded subsequent meetings.
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Stephen's informed both the police and Immigration.
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He was arrested after his wife informed police about two images she had found on his computer.
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When the cheque was dishonoured the seller did all he could to trace the rogue and car and he informed the police .
public
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It is intended that the results of the programme will inform the public about policy options.
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It is obvious that an informed and interested public is the key to successful self-governance.
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Considerable efforts were then made to clean out the system but not to inform the public .
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Such behavior would scarcely be acceptable to a fully informed public .
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The farming industry needs to inform the public about all aspects of their industry and open these up to public discussion.
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An informed public would prefer prudent, deliberative management.
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The report suggests that individual products could be labelled to inform the public about how much electricity the appliances consume.
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It was his personal contribution to an informed public .
■ VERB
fail
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They fail to keep him informed , and to advise at crucial times, such as takeovers.
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He failed to inform the State Department or his Secretary of State of the new policy.
keep
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Please include your own full address details so that we can keep you informed .
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Angiletta said the primary purpose of the web site was to keep the public informed about legislation to protect children from predators.
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Please keep us informed if you know of any talented youngsters. 4.
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When changes are made, how are users kept informed ?
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Please keep me informed of any developments in your plans.
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And they had to be kept informed on a regular basis about changes in the competitive picture and performance expectations.
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First, we try to keep you informed .
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Lloyds said it is consulting its advisers, Samuel Montagu and Co., and will keep shareholders informed of future developments.
need
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I agree wholeheartedly that parents need to be informed of their children's progress.
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No one here needs to be informed why the region can not feed itself.
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This understanding needs to be informed , up-to-date and backed by first-hand experience, not based on hearsay or second-hand impressions.
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We need informed hosts like him to keep things honest.
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The farming industry needs to inform the public about all aspects of their industry and open these up to public discussion.
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High-school guidance counselors and friends who are already in college need to inform young people what they are getting into.
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Plaintiffs will need to inform the courts immediately if they receive payment from the defendant before the hearing.
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She lacked the toughness needed to inform some one she or he would not be allowed to participate in a community money-borrowing scheme.
require
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It does not require science to inform us that infants require infant care and children require child care.
write
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He thereupon immediately wrote to Kingsway Motors informing them of the situation and claiming the return of his purchase price.
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The material was written to inform , but not talk down to, consumers.
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All patients gave written informed consent.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
informed decision/choice/judgment etc
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And now supermarkets throughout the country are helping the shopper to make more informed choices.
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As with a question of fact, the more informed judgement could be the mistaken one.
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Information is vital Good information is essential if people are to make informed choices about services.
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Micky Burns from the players' union advises and assists on the options to help them make informed choices about their futures.
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The view is that a consent is not valid unless the patient has enough information to make an informed choice.
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They provide young people with career exploration and counseling so they can make more informed decisions about their academic and occupational goals.
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This brochure empowers sufferers with knowledge to make informed decisions about their headache care.
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Who, we also want students to make well, informed decisions and that there are particular places like the 0.
keep sb informed
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During the strike, the media kept the public fully informed about the situation.
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I want to know what you decide, so keep me informed .
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Parents have complained that we are not keeping them very well informed of their children's progress.
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Please keep me fully informed of any new developments.
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The doctor should be kept informed about any changes in your child's condition.
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We'll be keeping you informed of any new developments.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Do you think we ought to inform the police?
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Doctors should inform patients about the possible side effects of any drugs they prescribe.
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Her style is informed by the writings of Kafka, Artaud, and Beckett.
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I am sorry to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful.
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You should inform your bank of any change of address.