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informed belief

[ɪnˈfɔːrmd bɪˈliːf]
nounpl: informed beliefs
crença fundamentada
1. A belief or opinion based on knowledge, evidence, research, or reliable information rather than speculation or assumption
After reading multiple sources, she formed an informed belief about the effectiveness of the new treatment.
Após ler múltiplas fontes, ela formou uma crença fundamentada sobre a eficácia do novo tratamento.
2. In epistemology, a justified belief that is held with understanding of relevant facts and reasoning
An informed belief requires access to factual information and critical evaluation of that information.
Uma crença fundamentada requer acesso a informações factuais e avaliação crítica dessas informações.
Synonyms
justified beliefwell-founded beliefevidence-based beliefeducated opinionsubstantiated belief
Antonyms
blind beliefunfounded beliefbaseless assumptionuninformed opiniongroundless conviction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
crença fundamentada
standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
convicção fundamentada
common alternative in European Portuguese
Portugal
opinião bem informada
alternative phrasing emphasizing the informed aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

make an informed decision
form an informed opinion
based on informed judgment
informed consent
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