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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Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats, which are well-documented for their role in brain health.
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Sogol Ash, Contributor, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
While his teamwork with center Ivica Zubac on pick-and-rolls is well-documented, the nine-time All-Star has developed another on-court connection with fellow guard Norman Powell this season.
—Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 26 Jan. 2025
As has been well-documented, Oscar nominee The Apprentice also struggled to find a major distributor with many scared off by Donald Trump’s sabre rattling.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
His relationship with oil magnate Harold Hamm, the richest man in Oklahoma and a pioneer in hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling technology, has been well-documented.
—Mary Steurer, ProPublica, 24 Jan. 2025
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Sogol Ash, Contributor, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
While his teamwork with center Ivica Zubac on pick-and-rolls is well-documented, the nine-time All-Star has developed another on-court connection with fellow guard Norman Powell this season.
—Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 26 Jan. 2025
As has been well-documented, Oscar nominee The Apprentice also struggled to find a major distributor with many scared off by Donald Trump’s sabre rattling.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
His relationship with oil magnate Harold Hamm, the richest man in Oklahoma and a pioneer in hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling technology, has been well-documented.
—Mary Steurer, ProPublica, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Well-documented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-documented. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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