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being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
"kept abreast of the latest developments"; "constant revision keeps the book au courant"; "always au fait on the latest events"; "up on the news"
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having received information
"be kept advised"
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(usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly
"conversant with business trends"; "familiar with the complex machinery"; "he was familiar with those roads"
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characterized by full comprehension of the problem involved
"an educated guess"; "an enlightened electorate"
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informed about the latest trends
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evidencing the possession of inside information
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alert and fully informed
"a knowing collector of rare books"; "surprisingly knowledgeable about what was going on"
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(followed by `to') informed about something secret or not generally known
"privy to the details of the conspiracy"
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well informed or deeply versed through reading
"respect for a well-read man"; "well-read in medieval history"
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possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
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having knowledge and spiritual insight
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having or appealing to those having worldly knowledge and refinement and savoir-faire
"sophisticated young socialites"; "a sophisticated audience"; "a sophisticated lifestyle"; "a sophisticated book"