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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Studies suggest the energy savings are minimal, and the negative impacts on health and productivity are well-documented.
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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
But while Viking history in Cumbria is well-documented, archaeologists have unearthed few buildings, likely because later settlements and dwellings were built over the same sites.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Mar. 2025
The Dolphins’ love for guys that can play up and down the o-line is certainly well-documented.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2025
But while the downsides are well-documented, less so are the potential upsides.
—Erik Lehmann, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
But while Viking history in Cumbria is well-documented, archaeologists have unearthed few buildings, likely because later settlements and dwellings were built over the same sites.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Mar. 2025
The Dolphins’ love for guys that can play up and down the o-line is certainly well-documented.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2025
But while the downsides are well-documented, less so are the potential upsides.
—Erik Lehmann, Forbes, 26 Feb. 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 10 Mar. 2025.
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