well-documented
adjective
—used to describe something that is known about or known to be true because there are many documents that describe it, prove it, etc.
a well-documented fact
That part of her life is not well-documented.
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The car’s difficulty is well-known and well-documented in the sport.
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Their creative chemistry is just as well-documented.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
The benefits of trust as a leadership bedrock, fostering open communication, emotional safety, and mental health, are well-documented, as Forbes contributor Kurline Altes describes.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
According to the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, eruptions at Fuego have been well-documented since 1524, producing major ashfalls, pyroclastic flows and lava flows over the centuries.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Their creative chemistry is just as well-documented.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
The benefits of trust as a leadership bedrock, fostering open communication, emotional safety, and mental health, are well-documented, as Forbes contributor Kurline Altes describes.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
According to the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, eruptions at Fuego have been well-documented since 1524, producing major ashfalls, pyroclastic flows and lava flows over the centuries.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for well-documented
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“Well-documented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-documented. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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