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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But while the brain evolution of bird flight is well-documented, the origins of the pterosaur’s aerial command center remained a mystery — until now.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Nov. 2025
Hulu’s depiction of Alex Murdaugh’s engagement in extensive financial fraud – including embezzling funds from his own law firm, misappropriating client money and committing insurance fraud – are well-documented and formed a key part of the investigations leading up to his criminal trials.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 22 Nov. 2025
United States Embassy, Peru The cruelty behind the shark fin trade is well-documented.
—Nicole Busch, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2025
Notre Dame's struggles attempting field goals and extra points have been well-documented this season.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Nov. 2025
Hulu’s depiction of Alex Murdaugh’s engagement in extensive financial fraud – including embezzling funds from his own law firm, misappropriating client money and committing insurance fraud – are well-documented and formed a key part of the investigations leading up to his criminal trials.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 22 Nov. 2025
United States Embassy, Peru The cruelty behind the shark fin trade is well-documented.
—Nicole Busch, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2025
Notre Dame's struggles attempting field goals and extra points have been well-documented this season.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 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 30 Nov. 2025.
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