informed choice
noun phraseUK /ɪnˌfɔːmd ˈtʃɔɪs/
US /ɪnˌfɔːrmd ˈtʃɔɪs/
A choice you make after learning the facts about it.
Reading the labels helped her make an informed choice at the store.
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2. A decision made freely after being told all the important details, especially in health or law.
Doctors must help patients make an informed choice about treatment.
3. A selection based on clear understanding rather than guesswork or pressure.
The class trip was an informed choice by the teacher after checking the costs.
4. The act of picking an option when you know both the good and bad points.
Voters made an informed choice after reading about each candidate.