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 site noted that subjective relaxation from passive heat exposure is well-documented, with parasympathetic tone rising as the body cools after a session. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026 The general inaccuracy was not particularly surprising and has been well-documented in previous research. — Jason Kostrna, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026 The fallout from their split was well-documented on their family’s TLC reality show. — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026 Scheffler has been a fixture near the top of the leaderboard, but his struggles of getting over the finish line first have been well-documented. — Jeff Hartman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 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 Oct. 2026.

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