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.

Examples of well-documented in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But some cases have been well-documented by The Times. Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024 The company is well-documented in historical literature, being referred to by the Roman politician Cicero and author Pliny the Elder. Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 14 May 2024 The contradiction between Jokic’s skill and his physical shortcomings back then is well-documented. Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 3 May 2024 The cPanel server interface is well-documented and easy to use, and all of their plans offer unlimited email service. John Mihaly, PCMAG, 30 Apr. 2024 The science is sound; ample medical journals and research papers have well-documented the physiological upsides of cold plunges, including reducing inflammation, building stress resilience, increasing pain tolerance, and improving circulation. Sean Evans, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024 There’s a growing disconnect between economic sentiment and economic data in the United States that has been well-documented. Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024 This caused a delay that was well-documented in press reports at the time. Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024 Though the dreamiest of white wedding gowns and pristine venues have been well-documented in the pages of Vogue, not all celebrity couples have chosen to go the traditional route for their big day. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2024

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“Well-documented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-documented. Accessed 20 May. 2024.

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