informed source
ɪnˈfɔrmd sɔrs
Definition

Definition of informed source - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

news reportingperson with reliable knowledge who gives information
  • The article cited an informed source close to the investigation.
  • The report was based on an informed source within the company.
  • An informed source revealed the details to the press.
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Expressions with informed

keep informedv.
make sure someone gets regular news or updates about something
Please keep informed your manager about any changes to the schedule.
informed decisionn.
choice made after understanding enough facts and possible results
The patient made an informed decision after speaking with two doctors.
informed guessn.
guess made using available information or knowledge
Her informed guess helped us decide the next step.
reliably informedadj.
having information from a trustworthy or accurate source
A reliably informed source confirmed the news.
well-informedadj.
having a lot of knowledge about current topics
She is well-informed about global environmental issues..
ill-informedadj.
having little or wrong information about something
He made an ill-informed comment about the new policy.

Expressions with source

closer to the sourceadj.
nearer to the origin or starting point
The water is purer closer to the source.
consider the sourcev.
take into account who is providing the information
When hearing criticism, always consider the source.
source of incomen.
activity or asset that regularly brings money to a person or group
Her main source of income is a full-time job at the hospital.
heat sourcen.
thing that produces warmth or thermal energy for other objects
The sun is the main heat source for our planet.
ignition sourcen.
thing that provides energy needed to start burning of material
Investigators searched the warehouse to identify the ignition source of the fire.
life sourcen.
essential element for survival
Water is a crucial life source for humans and animals.
source materialsn.
books, papers, or original objects consulted to learn facts
She listed archival letters and journal articles as her source materials.
source of conflictn.
cause or reason for disagreement or argument
The new policy became a source of conflict among the team members.
source of encouragementn.
something that gives support or confidence
Her mentor was a constant source of encouragement during her studies.
source of strengthn.
something that provides support or power
Her family is her main source of strength during tough times.

Terms related to informed source

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  1. French:source bien informée, ...
  2. German:Insider, ...
  3. Italian:fonte informata, ...
  4. Spanish:fuente bien informada, ...
  5. Portuguese:fonte informada, ...
  6. Chinese:知情人士, ...
  7. Japanese:関係者, ...
  8. Arabic:مَصْدَر مُطَّلِع, ...
  9. Hebrew:מָקוֹר יוֹדֵעַ דָּבָר, ...
  10. Russian:осведомлённый источник, ...
  11. Ukrainian:інформоване джерело, ...
  12. Hindi:सूत्र, ...

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